On October 13, 2026, Russia continued its shelling of Ukrainian cities despite claims from Washington regarding a potential 'energy truce'. Key events of the day include civilian casualties in Kharkiv, strikes on Kyiv and Rivne, as well as concerns regarding timely warnings about ballistic missile launches.
Tragedy in Kharkiv and Strikes on Rivne
In Kharkiv, a Russian strike on a residential building resulted in the deaths of four people. The number of injured is currently being clarified. In Rivne, a Russian reactive drone hit an educational institution, injuring 25 people, two of whom are in serious condition.
Issues with Missile Launch Warnings
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine did not receive timely warnings from partners about the launch of five ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the exchange of intelligence information with the United States continues, but this raises questions not only about the availability of intelligence data but also about the timeliness of its transmission.
Destruction of Russian Military Facilities
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of several Russian military facilities:
- repair base of “Iskander-M” systems in the Kursk region;
- radar station in Bryansk;
- fuel and ammunition depots in occupied Luhansk.
The extent of the damage is currently being clarified. Meanwhile, according to Reuters, no new strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities were recorded during the day. However, Russia has not confirmed the achievement of an agreement to cease such attacks, and strikes on civilian infrastructure continue. Therefore, it is premature to speak of a stable truce.