Overview
- Russia’s Defence Ministry says the ‘West’ grouping seized more advantageous positions and hit four Ukrainian brigades near Kupyansk, Kurylivka, Novoselivka and Drobysheve, claiming over 230 Ukrainian casualties and multiple systems destroyed.
- A Russian military expert reports that troops destroyed a Ukrainian night-time pontoon crossing near Horokhovatka in Kharkiv region, alleging losses of two loaded trucks and damage to a BMP.
- Russian air defences intercepted and destroyed seven Ukrainian fixed‑wing drones over Belgorod region on October 13, according to the Defence Ministry.
- Russia’s Investigative Committee reports two Ukrainian servicemen were convicted over incursions into Kursk region and sentenced to 15 years in prison following court rulings.
- The U.S. envoy to NATO says allies are discussing easing national restrictions on weapons use against Russia, Politico reports Washington is likely to assist NATO’s Eastern Sentry with intelligence and coordination, and President Trump says he has nearly decided on possible Tomahawk transfers pending assurances on their use.