Summary
On October 12, 2025, Russian attacks on Ukraine resulted in at least five deaths and disrupted power in the Odesa region. Ukrainian forces also carried out drone strikes on Russian targets, causing damage and casualties. Meanwhile, international diplomatic discussions were held between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and U.S. President Trump.
Key Facts
- Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine killed at least five people.
- Two people died in a church attack in Kostiantynivka, eastern Donetsk.
- Ukrainian company DTEK restored power to 240,000 homes in Odesa after a Russian attack.
- A Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Kursk region killed an 81-year-old man.
- Ukrainian drones hit Bashneft oil refinery in Ufa, causing a fire; this was the third attack on the site in a month.
- UK's Defense Secretary reported a joint patrol mission with U.S. and NATO aircraft near Russia's border.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke with U.S. President Trump about Russian attacks and air defenses.
- Cuba denied claims of sending soldiers to fight for Russia in Ukraine and reported prison sentences for 26 Cubans for mercenary activities.
