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Russo-Ukraine War - 12 October 2025 - Day 1327

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On 24 February 2022, Ukraine was suddenly and deliberately attacked by land, naval and air forces of Russia, igniting the largest European war since the Great Patriotic War. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "special military operation" (SVO - spetsialnaya voennaya operatsiya) in Ukraine in response to the appeal of the leaders of the "Donbass republics" for help. That attack is a blatant violation of the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. Putin stressed that Moscow's goal is the demilitarization and denazification of the country. The military buildup in preceeding months makes it obvious that the unprovoked and dastardly Russian attack was deliberately planned long in advance. During the intervening time, the Russian government had deliberately sought to deceive the world by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

"To initiate a war of aggression... is not only an international crime; it is the supreme international crime differing only from other war crimes in that it contains within itself the accumulated evil of the whole." [Judgment of the International Military Tribunal]

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that the Defense Forces are directing efforts to disrupt the execution of Russian invaders' offensive plans and exhaust their combat potential.

123 combat clashes have taken place since the beginning of the day. The Russian enemy launched 60 air strikes, dropped 140 controlled airstrikes, deployed 2,104 kamikaze drones and executed 3,054 shells from Ukrainian troops and settlements.

Three attacks of Russian attackers took place in the North Slobozhansky and Kursky directions. Today, the Russian opponent made six air strikes, dropped 10 controlled air bombs, carried out 148 shells.
In the South-Slobozhansky direction, 18 combat clashes took place in the districts of Vovchansk, Novovasilivka, Kamyanka, Western, Kutkivka and in the direction of Bologivka and Kolodyazny. There are four combat clashes so far.
In the Kupyans Наkomu direction, the Russian enemy made five attacks on the position of Ukrainian troops. The fights were sharpened in the areas of Kupiansk, Pi ,anogo, Stepovoí̈ Novoselívka and Petropavlívka.
In the Lyman direction, Russian troops eight times stormed the positions of Ukrainian defenders in the areas of settlements Novomikhailivka, Drobisheve, Mirne, Green Gorge and Shandrigolove. One battle clash is still going on.
In the Slovak direction, Russian soldiers today made three attempts to attack Ukrainian positions. Units of the Russian occupiers tried to advance in the areas of the settlements of Yampil, Serebryanka and Viimka.
In the Kramators чокkomu direction of the Defense Forces stopped two Russian attacks in the direction of Stupochok.
In the Konstantinivsky direction, the Russian occupiers stormed the positions of Ukrainian defenders 11 times today in the areas of the settlements of Scherbinivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleschievka, Rusin Yar and Poltavka. Defense forces held back the pressure of the enemy and repelled all Russian attacks.
In the Pokrovsky direction, the Russian zagarbniki made 36 attempts to potisni Ukrainian units. The greatest activity is observed in the areas of settlements Volodymyrivka, Shahove, Nikanorivka, Novoekonomíčne, Rodins Найke, Mirolubivka, Romin, Lisivka, Pokrovsk, Udaachne, Novosergiyivka, Kotlyarivka, Gorikhove and Dachne. Until now, combat clashes are ongoing in some locations.
According to preliminary calculations, in this direction, Ukrainian soldiers eliminated 105 and wounded 64 Russian invaders, destroyed two artillery systems, two vehicles, 12 unmanned aircraft, a retransmitter antenna and a REB device. Also Ukrainian defenders hit four points of control of bpla and six hideouts for the Russian opponent's personnel.
In the Oleksandrivsky direction, Russian forces tried to break through 20 times near the settlements of Ivanivka, Oleksandrograd, Sosnivka, Sichneve, Vorone, Stepovo, Verbove, Oleksiyivka and Novogrigorivka. The fights continue in three locations.
In the Orihiv direction, the Russian zagarbnic ріkí troops attacked four times in the area of Stepovoye and towards Stepnogirsk and Primors ріkogo. Aviation of the Russian aggressor struck the settlement of Magdalínivka.
The Russian enemy did not carry out offensive actions in Gulyaipilsky and Pridniprovsky directions.
In other directions, significant changes in the environment have not been recorded.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation.

Units of the Sever Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on formations of three mechanised brigades, one air assault brigade, one jaeger brigade of the AFU, and a territorial defence brigade near Andreyevka, Pavlovka, Varachino, Novaya Sech, and Sadki (Sumy region).

In Kharkov direction, units of one AFU motorised infantry brigade and one border detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine have been hit near Volchansk and Bologovka (Kharkov region).

The AFU lost more than 160 troops and eight pickup trucks. Two ammunition depots and six materiel depots were neutralised.

Units of the Zapad Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and positions. Losses were inflicted on manpower and hardware of two mechanised brigades, one assault brigade, one special operations centre of the AFU, and one national guard brigade near Moskovka, Prokopovka, Kupyansk (Kharkov region), Yampol, Novoselovka, Drobyshevo, and Stavki (Donetsk People's Republic).

The enemy losses amounted to up to 220 troops, three U.S.-made HMMWV armoured fighting vehicles, one Polish-made Oncilla armoured vehicle, 23 motor vehicles, and one 155-mm Bogdana self-propelled artillery system. Seven electronic warfare stations and four ammunition depots were neutralised.

Units of the Yug Group of Forces improved the tactical situation. Russian troops inflicted losses on seven mechanised brigades, one air assault brigade, one airmobile brigade of the AFU, one territorial defence brigade, and one national guard brigade near Pleshcheyevka, Ivanopolye, Stepanovka, Konstantinovka, Seversk, Platonovka, and Kramatorsk (Donetsk People's Republic).

The enemy losses amounted to more than 185 troops, one tank, five armoured fighting vehicles, 11 motor vehicles, one artillery gun, and one electronic warfare station. An ammunition depot, as well as three POL and materiel depots were neutralised.

Units of the Tsentr Group of Forces improved the situation along the front line. The Tsentr Group of Forces inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of one heavy mechanised brigade, one tank brigade, four mechanised brigades, one airborne brigade, one assault brigade, one air assault brigade, one jaeger brigade, three assault regiments of the AFU, one marine brigade, one territorial defence brigade, and two national guard brigades near Krasny Kut, Vasilevka, Novopavlovka, Grishino, Toretskoye, Dimitrov, and Krasnoarmeysk (Donetsk People's Republic).

Up to 550 troops, one tank, and six motor vehicles have been neutralised.

The Vostok Group of Forces continued advancing into the depth of enemy defences. Two mechanised brigades, one assault regiment of the AFU, and one territorial defence brigade have been hit near Novonikolayevka, Poltavka, Privolnoye, Uspenovka (Zaporozhye region), Vishnevoye, and Danilovka (Dnepropetrovsk region).

The enemy lost up to 305 troops, one tank, ten motor vehicles, one U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzer, and one electronic warfare station.

The Dnepr Group's units inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of one heavy mechanised brigade, one mountain assault brigade, two coastal defence brigades of the AFU, and two territorial defence brigades close to Primorskoye, Ivanovka, Novoandreyevka (Zaporozhye region), Antonovka, and Stepovoye (Kherson region).

Up to 40 troops, three motor vehicles, five electronic warfare stations, and one military hardware depot have been neutralised.

Operational-tactical aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, missile troops and artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces have inflicted damage on the fuel and power infrastructure that provides work to the Ukrainian defence industry enterprises, as well as temporary deployment areas of Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries in 137 areas.

Air defence systems shot down nine U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS projectiles, one Neptune long-range missile, and 72 fixed-wing UAVs.

In total, since the beginning of the special military operation, 667 aircraft, 283 helicopters, 89,600 unmanned aerial vehicles, 631 anti-aircraft missile systems, 25,472 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,598 MLRS fighting vehicles, 30,381 field artillery and mortar guns, and 43,755 special military vehicles have been neutralised.