Summary of significant developments on day 1,323 of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
As of Thursday, October 9, 2025, the russia-ukraine-war-key-events-day-1305/” title=”…-Ukraine War Update: Crucial Moments and Developments on Day 1,305″>situation unfolds as follows:
Combat Updates
- In Russia’s Belgorod region, Ukrainian artillery strikes resulted in three fatalities and one person wounded, according to the regional governor.
- The Russian Defence Ministry announced that its troops have secured control over Novohryhorivka, a settlement located in Ukraine’s Zaporizhia area.
- Russian air defense forces reportedly neutralized 53 Ukrainian drones during the previous night, as reported by RIA Novosti citing official military sources.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in his evening briefing, stated that since launching a counteroffensive on August 21 in the eastern Dobropillia region, Ukrainian forces have eliminated thousands of Russian soldiers. This data was provided by Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskii.
- Zelenskyy further highlighted that targeted strikes on Russian oil infrastructure have significantly impaired their energy capabilities, forcing Russia to rely on diesel reserves previously saved for emergencies.
Security in the Region
- Addressing the European Parliament in Strasbourg, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that recent drone attacks and airspace breaches signify a form of hybrid warfare confronting Europe, necessitating responses beyond conventional defense strategies.
- Von der Leyen asserted that Russia’s objective is to create discord and erode European support for Ukraine. She warned that Europe must choose between passively observing escalating Russian threats or responding with solidarity, deterrence, and determination. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied any involvement in the recent drone violations across several European countries’ airspace.
Military Assistance
- Andrei Kartapolov, chair of the Russian parliament’s defense committee, warned that Russia would retaliate strongly if the United States provides Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles, cautioning that both suppliers and users of such weaponry would face serious consequences.
Diplomatic Developments
- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that the momentum for a peace agreement with Ukraine, which had briefly emerged following the August summit between Presidents Putin and Trump, has now dissipated.
- Ryabkov called on U.S. leaders to adopt a prudent and responsible stance regarding the potential transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, warning that such actions could fundamentally alter the conflict’s dynamics.
