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12.10.2025

The Day Ukraine Reclaimed Land Near Orikhiv and Zelenskyy Discussed Tomahawks with Trump

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 12.10.2025.

It displays 50 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.10.2025The Day Ukraine Reclaimed Land Near Orikhiv and Zelenskyy Discussed Tomahawks with Trump
Ukrainian media on October 12, 2025, consistently focused on both front-line advances and diplomatic efforts regarding military aid. Morning reports detailed 203 clashes across three main fronts, with specific attention given to an Estonian border incident and US assistance in Ukrainian strikes on Russia, as well as Cuba denying involvement in Russia's war. By early afternoon, headlines shifted to Ukraine's counteroffensive in Zaporizhzhia, with forces reportedly liberating settlements and advancing on the front line, which built on previous days' reports of counterattacks. The day culminated with President Zelenskyy's discussions with Donald Trump, centering on strengthening air defense and the potential transfer of Tomahawk missiles, an ongoing theme from prior days that saw Ukraine escalating long-range strike capabilities. Separately, there were reports of damage to energy infrastructure in multiple regions following Russian attacks.
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09:49 (06:49)Ukraine's Front Line: New Battle Report

Ukrainian media broadly focuses on the ongoing intensity of the war, with reports of 203 clashes on the front lines daily and fierce battles on three fronts (Ukrinform UA, Glavcom). Discussions also touch upon external support, with the US reportedly assisting Ukraine in striking targets in Russia (UNIAN) and Swedish networks providing drone defense (Radio Svoboda). Meanwhile, Cuba has denied its soldiers' involvement in Russia's war (Liga.net).
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Kyiv said that as Russia faces labor shortages exacerbated by its war in Ukraine, the Kremlin is turning its eyes to India and North Korea for labor as anti-Central Asian policies persisted.
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15:44 (12:44)Ukraine Reclaims Land in Zaporizhzhia

Ukrainian media prominently features ongoing military developments, with reports of counterattacks in Zaporizhzhia liberating settlements and advancing on the front line (Liga.net, UNIAN). Concurrently, fierce fighting continues across the front, with 203 clashes reported in three key sectors (Ukrinform). Discussions also highlight air defense, as President Zelenskyy discussed strengthening it with President Macron (Glavcom).
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20:47 (17:47)Zelenskyy: Ukraine Advances Near Orikhiv

Ukrainian media prominently reports on ongoing counteroffensive actions, with President Zelenskyy stating forces advanced over three kilometers near Dobropillia and Orikhiv (Glavcom, Ukrinform, Ukrinform UA). Concurrently, some outlets highlight US intelligence aiding strikes on Russian oil (Kyiv Post) and French warnings to Russia regarding negotiation refusals (UNIAN). Separately, Russian media notes issues with prosthetics for war-wounded soldiers (Radio Svoboda).