News|Russia-Ukraine warRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,323Here are the key events from day 1,323 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Here is the current situation as of Thu, Oct 9, 2025:
Here is the current situation as of Thu, Oct 9, 2025:
Three individuals were reported killed and one injured due to Ukrainian shelling in Russia's Belgorod region, according to the local governor. The Russian Ministry of Defence announced that its forces have gained control over the settlement of Novohryhorivka in Ukraine's Zaporizhia region. Russia's air defense units reportedly intercepted and destroyed 53 Ukrainian drones overnight, as per data from the Russian Defence Ministry. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainian forces have killed thousands of Russian soldiers in the Dobropillia region of eastern Ukraine since the initiation of a counteroffensive on August 21. Zelenskyy also reported that Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil facilities have led to energy shortages in Russia, forcing the country to utilize its diesel reserves.
Ukrainian soldiers ride a military vehicle with Russian POWs in the truck bed, near the Russian border in the Sumy region, Ukraine, August 13, 2024 [Viacheslav Ratynskyi/Reuters]
The Russian Ministry of Defence announced that its forces have gained control over the settlement of Novohryhorivka in Ukraine's Zaporizhia region.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed recent drone incidents and airspace violations, indicating that Europe is encountering hybrid warfare. She suggested that Europe should respond with measures beyond traditional defenses. Von der Leyen emphasized the importance of European unity against Russian strategies to "sow division" and "weaken support for Ukraine." Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied involvement in the recent drone incursions.
Andrei Kartapolov, head of the Russian parliament's defense committee, warned of severe consequences if the United States supplies Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, stating that both suppliers and users would face problems.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov noted that the momentum for a Ukrainian peace deal, which emerged after recent discussions between President Putin and US President Donald Trump, has diminished. Ryabkov urged US leadership to consider the implications of transferring Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, cautioning that such actions could significantly alter the situation.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
