News|Russia-Ukraine warRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,337Here are the key events from day 1,337 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Here is the current situation as of Thu, Oct 23, 2025:
Here is the current situation as of Thu, Oct 23, 2025:
Russia's Ministry of Defence announced the capture of Pavlivka in Ukraine's Zaporizhia region and Ivanivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The ministry reported targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian areas. Ukrainian officials reported that Russian attacks across Ukraine resulted in six fatalities, including two children, and caused power outages nationwide. The Ukrainian air force stated that Russia launched 405 drones and 28 missiles targeting energy infrastructure overnight. Ukraine intercepted 16 missiles and 333 drones, while others hit their targets. Ukrainian Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk indicated that Russia is systematically targeting Ukraine's energy system and attacking repair teams after initial strikes. Russian drones struck Kyiv for a second consecutive night, injuring four individuals and damaging buildings, including a kindergarten, according to Tymur Tkachenko, head of the city's military administration. Ukraine's military reported striking a weapons and ammunition plant in Russia's Mordovia region and an oil refinery in Dagestan. Russian Vice Admiral Vladimir Tsimlyansky stated that the Russian army plans to utilize reservists to protect civilian infrastructure following increased Ukrainian drone attacks. Reports indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw a test of Russia's nuclear forces, which included the launch of a Yars intercontinental ballistic missile, a Sineva ballistic missile from a submarine, and nuclear-capable cruise missiles from strategic bombers.
U.S. President Donald Trump imposed new sanctions on Russian oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft, due to dissatisfaction with President Putin's actions in Ukraine. The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced readiness to take further actions and urged Moscow to agree to a ceasefire. European Union countries approved a 19th package of sanctions against Russia, including a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, effective in two stages. The United Kingdom has issued a special license allowing businesses to operate with two German subsidiaries of Rosneft, following new sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil. Ukraine is requesting flexibility in using a proposed $163 billion loan based on frozen Russian state assets to purchase non-European arms and repair war damage. Russian Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moiseev stated that Russia will consider its stance if the EU confiscates frozen Russian sovereign assets.
The ministry reported targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian areas.
President Trump canceled a planned summit with President Putin due to a lack of progress in diplomatic efforts and unsuitable timing. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed skepticism regarding a ceasefire proposal to freeze the war at current front lines, doubting Russian support.
President Trump denied reports of U.S. approval for Ukraine to use long-range missiles deep into Russia. Sweden signed a letter of intent to potentially supply up to 150 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. Norway announced a donation of 1.5 billion Norwegian crowns ($149.4 million) to Ukraine for purchasing natural gas.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.