News|Russia-Ukraine warUkraine’s Zelenskyy to meet Trump as Russia focuses on Donetsk offensivePresident Zelenskyy, who is seeking US-made Tomahawks, says Russia has launched a new wave of ‘air terror’ to overcome difficulties on the ground.
Russia has intensified air assaults as its efforts to penetrate Ukrainian defenses on the ground have not been successful. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed NATO's 71st Parliamentary Assembly on Fri, Oct 13, 2025, noting a new wave of air…
Russia has intensified air assaults as its efforts to penetrate Ukrainian defenses on the ground have not been successful. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed NATO's 71st Parliamentary Assembly on Fri, Oct 13, 2025, noting a new wave of air attacks targeting Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure.
Following an overnight strike on Tue, Oct 10, 2025, involving 465 drones and 19 missiles, Ukraine reported downing 405 drones and 15 missiles. The attack resulted in power outages for approximately 750,000 Ukrainians, 20 injuries, and the death of a seven-year-old boy. The cold autumn weather reportedly reduced the effectiveness of Ukraine’s air defenses by 20-30 percent.
Russia has increased the use of air attack methods by 1.3 times over the past month, according to Ukrainian commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskii. These include first-person view (FPV) drones and air-launched glide bombs, in addition to artillery and multiple launch rocket systems. Long-range Shahed drones are also being used to target front-line areas.
The recent air strikes have prompted discussions between Ukraine and its allies. President Zelenskyy has requested additional air defenses to protect 203 key facilities in Ukraine. Germany pledged €2.3 billion ($2.7 billion) in new weapons and air defense systems during a recent Defense Contact Group meeting.
Russia has intensified air assaults as its efforts to penetrate Ukrainian defenses on the ground have not been successful.
Poland has offered electricity exports, generators, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal services to support Ukraine's energy needs. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko was sent to the US to prepare for Zelenskyy's meeting with President Donald Trump.
Russia aims to capture the entirety of the Donetsk region, with significant assaults on the city of Pokrovsk. A Ukrainian counteroffensive at Dobropillia has reclaimed 181 square kilometers of territory since late August, causing significant Russian casualties. The ongoing conflict has led to evacuations in the Kupiansk area due to security concerns.
Ukraine continues to target Russian fuel production facilities, including a recent drone strike on Lukoil’s Korobkovsky Gas Processing Plant. Additional attacks on fuel depots and infrastructure in Crimea have been confirmed. These operations have reportedly involved US intelligence support for targeting Russian facilities.
Ukraine has requested US Tomahawk cruise missiles, which could be discussed during the upcoming meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy. Russia has issued warnings regarding the deployment of such missiles, emphasizing potential consequences.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.