News|Russia-Ukraine warRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,322Here are the key events from day 1,322 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Here is how things stand on Wed, Oct 8, 2025:
Here is how things stand on Wed, Oct 8, 2025:
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russian forces have captured approximately 5,000 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory this year, maintaining strategic initiative on the battlefield. Russian forces have taken control of the Ukrainian villages of Novovasylivka in the southeastern Zaporizhia region and Fedorivka in the eastern Donetsk region, according to Russia's defense ministry. Russian air defense units have destroyed 184 Ukrainian drones in recent attacks, as reported by the RIA Novosti state-owned news agency. Sergei Sobyanin, the mayor of Moscow, reported that Russian air defense units intercepted and destroyed a drone heading towards Moscow city. Ukraine's Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk reported significant damage to Ukrainian gas production capacity due to Russian air strikes targeting regional gas infrastructure and power transmission facilities in front-line regions. Ukraine plans to increase natural gas imports by 30% following Russian attacks on its gas infrastructure. Discussions have been held with Group of Seven (G7) member states regarding additional imports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of using oil tankers for intelligence and sabotage operations, and confirmed cooperation with allies on this issue. Russia's state nuclear energy company claimed a Ukrainian drone attempted to strike a nuclear plant in Russia's Voronezh region, but the unmanned aerial vehicle crashed into a cooling tower without causing damage.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is awaiting clarification from the United States regarding the potential supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, noting the weapons could theoretically carry nuclear warheads. Such provision would be considered a serious escalation by Moscow.
Russian air defense units have destroyed 184 Ukrainian drones in recent attacks, as reported by the RIA Novosti state-owned news agency.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan communicated with President Putin, emphasizing the need for diplomatic efforts to gain momentum to achieve a just and lasting peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Bilateral relations and regional and global issues were also discussed. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed the belief that the only path forward involves applying pressure, supporting Ukraine, and imposing sanctions on Russia, as Russia appears uninterested in a peace deal.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that it is not in Poland's interest to extradite a Ukrainian man wanted by Germany over suspected involvement in explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines three years ago. A Polish court ruled that the Ukrainian diver, wanted by Germany, must remain in custody for an additional 40 days. European Union governments have agreed to impose limitations on the travel of Russian diplomats within the bloc.
The National Bank of Ukraine reported that Ukraine's foreign currency reserves totaled $46.5 billion as of October 1.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.