EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas arrived in Kyiv to discuss financial and military support. She also plans to discuss energy sector security and holding Russia accountable.
Oksana Savchuk, a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, emphasized the need to modify the protection of critical infrastructure facilities. She also noted that it is necessary to introduce a new term "transport security" at the legislative level.
Russia again attacked the energy infrastructure of Chernihiv and Donetsk regions. Due to this, emergency power outages were applied in 7 regions in the morning, and hourly schedules are in effect in another one.
On the morning of October 13, emergency power outages were introduced in six regions of Ukraine. Poltava, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions were added to Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Kirovohrad regions.
On the morning of October 13, emergency power outages were introduced in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Kirovohrad regions. In Chernihiv region, a schedule of hourly outages in three queues is in effect.
Global warming is approaching a dangerous threshold sooner than expected, with virtually irreversible coral reef die-off. This is the first 'tipping point' in ecosystem collapse caused by climate change, scientists say.
After the morning drone attack in Boryspil district of Kyiv region, electricity supply has been fully restored. About 10,000 subscribers were without power, but all consumers are now connected to the grid.
French President Emmanuel Macron said that Russia would pay if it did not come to the negotiating table, condemning the strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure. Paris promises support to Kyiv in restoring critical infrastructure.
Germany set a record for LNG imports in the third quarter of 2025, receiving 35 terawatt-hours of gas. This increased the share of liquefied gas in total supplies to 13.25%.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia's fear of Ukraine receiving Tomahawk missiles is a signal of the effectiveness of pressure for peace. Ukrainian and American teams are already coordinating actions in energy and defense.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with the President of France and discussed further support for Ukrainian air defense systems and protection against Russian attacks.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a second telephone conversation in two days with US President Donald Trump. The leaders discussed the protection of citizens' lives, strengthening air defense, the resilience of the Ukrainian army and ensuring long-range capabilities, as well as the energy sector.
The Financial Times reports that the US has been helping Ukraine for months to strike Russia's strategic energy facilities. The goal is to weaken the Russian economy and force the Kremlin to negotiate.
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina warned of an attempted coup, calling the events an "illegal and violent seizure of power. " This happened after soldiers from the elite CAPSAT unit joined mass protests that have been ongoing since late September.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reported damage to energy and gas transportation infrastructure facilities in Donetsk, Odesa, and Chernihiv regions. Specialists are working to restore electricity supply.
Heavy rains caused extensive flooding in Ibiza and Formentera, with Ibiza airport temporarily closed and 24 flights canceled. Authorities urge people to stay home, the military is helping to pump out water, and lightning has cut power to hundreds of households.
In Odesa region, as a result of a night drone attack on October 12, a gas infrastructure facility, an outbuilding, and the district administration building were damaged. One person was injured, and fires were promptly extinguished.
Donetsk region is de-energized due to a targeted strike by Russian troops on energy infrastructure. Specialists are working on restoration, but the timelines are currently unknown.
In Madagascar, protesters marched for the first time since the beginning of demonstrations to 13 May Square in Antananarivo under military escort. The protests, which began due to water and electricity shortages, have escalated, posing a challenge to President Andry Rajoelina's rule.
In the Belgorod region, fragments of downed missiles were recorded, causing damage to a commercial facility, cars, and a private house. Local channels report a possible repeated attack on the Luch TPP, confirming information about strikes on the TPP in Belgorod.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on Russia's targeted strike on Odesa's critical infrastructure. He expects a report on the restoration of energy supply after 8:00 PM.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a conversation with Donald Trump regarding strengthening air defense and energy cooperation. He also discussed these issues with the Prime Minister of Canada.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney regarding the situation on the battlefield, attacks on energy infrastructure, and the PURL initiative. They also discussed cooperation within the coalition and further steps.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with US President Donald Trump, congratulating him on the success of the Middle East deal. Zelenskyy informed Trump about Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and discussed possibilities for strengthening air defense.
In one of the buildings in Sofiivska Borshchahivka, power supply has been cut off due to equipment failure at the Europeanka residential complex. Energy workers and utility services are working to restore it; the facility has not been transferred to DTEK's balance sheet.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Russian occupation forces' losses in September amounted to 28. 5 thousand personnel, and the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 70 targets on the territory of the Russian Federation. Ukrainian military personnel are holding back the enemy in the Lyman, Pokrovsk, Dobropillia, and Novopavlivka directions.
Energy and civilian infrastructure were damaged in Odesa as a result of strikes, and one person was injured. Energy facilities and a hotel and restaurant complex caught fire, and three residential buildings were also damaged.
Heavy rains in Mexico have killed at least 27 people and left several more missing. The downpours caused landslides, power outages, and rivers to overflow their banks, damaging thousands of homes and hundreds of schools.
As of October 11, the situation in Ukraine's energy system is under control, and there are no emergency blackouts. In some regions, hourly blackout schedules are being applied to eliminate the consequences of shelling.
The second power engineer died after a drone attack on a Chernihivoblenergo car. Russians attacked repairmen in Chernihiv region: two dead, several wounded, equipment destroyed.
