President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the percentage of successful destruction of enemy attack UAVs by Ukrainian interceptor drones is 68% and will increase. According to him, there are currently several companies in Ukraine that have started mass production of interceptor drones.
US Vice President J. D. Vance called on Beijing to "choose the path of reason" in the trade war, stating that the US has more leverage. This comes as Trump announces a 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting November 2025.
US President Donald Trump will send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if Russia continues the war. According to him, "President Putin would look great if he solved this problem, and I think he will solve it."
On October 12, 123 combat engagements, 60 air strikes, and 3054 shellings were recorded at the front. The enemy dropped 140 guided aerial bombs and used 2104 kamikaze drones.
Gusts of wind of 15–20 m/s are expected in Kyiv at night and in the morning on October 13. On the nights of October 14 and 15, ground frosts of 0–3° are forecast in the southern, central, and eastern regions.
On October 12, an enemy UAV hit the Kovpakivskyi district of Sumy. Windows in apartment buildings were blown out, a non-residential building was damaged, with no casualties.
On the evening of October 12, Russians attacked Kharkiv, at least three explosions occurred in the Shevchenkivskyi district. Broken windows were recorded in two two-story and a number of private houses, there is no information about casualties.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that pressure on Russia, secondary sanctions, air defense, and long-range capabilities are necessary to protect lives and end the war in Ukraine. He noted that Ukraine expects the transfer of Tomahawk missiles from the United States, which will be used exclusively against Russian military targets, including oil refineries.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine advanced up to 3. 5 km in the Orikhiv direction, destroying occupiers and taking prisoners. The village of Mali Shcherbaky is now under the control of Ukrainian forces.
The Pentagon is launching a global program to procure up to $1 billion worth of critical minerals to replenish national stockpiles. This is aimed at reducing US dependence on China, which dominates this market.
On the evening of October 12, the enemy attacked the Polohy district of Zaporizhzhia region. A 32-year-old man was killed in a drone attack on a car.
According to the US President, the "Ukrainian impeachment against him was "a much bigger illegal scam than Watergate. " Trump sincerely hopes that the relevant authorities, including Congress, "will investigate this matter."
The occupation government of Kherson region has introduced subsidies to support potato and vegetable production, but the money will only go to those who work according to Kremlin schemes. Farmers are forced to sell their harvest for a pittance to shell companies that export products to Russia.
The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied accusations of the country's participation in the "military conflict in Ukraine," calling them "slanderous. " The Cuban government states that it has no information about citizens participating in the war and adheres to a zero-tolerance policy towards mercenary activities.
An international summit on peaceful settlement of the conflict in the Gaza Strip will be held in Egypt. Israel and Hamas are not invited "so as not to complicate open dialogue."
"ATESH" agents carried out sabotage on the railway in Novocherkassk, disrupting the schedule of military echelons. This caused delays in the supply of ammunition and personnel to the southern direction, which will affect the intensity of shelling and the combat capability of the occupiers.
Heavy rains in central and southeastern Mexico caused landslides and floods, killing 37 people. Thousands of soldiers cleared blocked roads, and more than 320,000 people were left without electricity.
On October 11, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1240 soldiers and 244 enemy UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 12.10.25 are estimated at 1,122,810 personnel.
On October 12, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine, with light rains only in the west and south. The air temperature during the day will be 9-14°, and up to 17° in the south and Transcarpathia.
The US President is frustrated by Moscow's stalled efforts to end the full-scale war against Ukraine. Kyiv and Washington are actively discussing the transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
Russia could pose a significant threat to NATO earlier than 2036, as predicted by Ukrainian and Western intelligence agencies. Russia's constant sabotage and intelligence activities indicate the creation of informational and psychological conditions for a future war against NATO.
American media company Paramount has announced the closure of MTV channels in the UK and Europe at the end of the year. This is part of a global strategy to cut costs by $500 million, as music videos are primarily consumed on YouTube and social media.
Operators of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces in the Donetsk direction destroyed a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher and five enemy tanks. The 427th separate unmanned systems regiment "RAROG" stopped assault actions, depriving the infantry of cover and making further advance impossible.
The Russian government has added the French car manufacturer Renault SAS to the sanctions list amid reports of the company's possible production of drones for Ukraine. This entails a ban on transactions and restrictions on fulfilling obligations to sanctioned companies.
Sebastian Lecornu, re-appointed as Prime Minister of France, announced his main goal as the adoption of the country's budget for 2026. He emphasized that he is not clinging to the position and seeks to lead the country out of a difficult situation.
Russian drones attacked Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region, on the night of October 12, striking an educational institution. The building sustained significant damage, a nearby residential building was also damaged, and one woman was injured.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu stated that Russia has launched a hybrid attack on Chisinau to use Moldova in its war against Ukraine. She emphasized that the Kremlin will seek new methods of influencing the country to destabilize the situation.
On October 11, Guatemala received the first flight from the United States with migrants, including three Hondurans and 56 Guatemalans. Honduran citizens were immediately transferred to a temporary migration center before repatriation.
The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board has temporarily closed passage through the "Saatse Boot" on the eastern border. This happened after border guards observed unusual movement of armed groups on the Russian side, raising concerns about possible provocations.
The Russian occupation administration has suspended the reconstruction of Avdiivka, citing the unresolved fate of the destroyed coking plant. The occupiers also promise to develop agriculture on mined fields, while they themselves are exporting scrap metal from the plant.
