Here is a summary of the key events on February 13, 2025, the 1,085th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Conflict Updates
Kyiv Missile Strike A Russian missile strike in Kyiv killed at least one person and injured four others, including a nine-year-old child. The attack caused destruction and ignited fires across at least four locations within the city.
Belgorod Drone Strike In Russia’s Belgorod region, a woman was killed when a Ukrainian drone hit her vehicle, according to Regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov.
Missile Interceptions The Ukrainian military reported intercepting six out of seven ballistic missiles launched by Russia during a nighttime assault.
Drone Attacks The Kremlin launched 123 attack drones targeting Kyiv; Ukrainian forces shot down 71, while 40 others were likely thwarted through electronic countermeasures.
Enerhodar Drone Strike Ukraine conducted a drone strike in Enerhodar, targeting a car parked approximately 300 meters from one of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant’s reactors.
Espionage Arrest Ukraine’s security service (SBU) reported the arrest of the chief of staff from its anti-terrorism unit for allegedly engaging in espionage on behalf of Russia.
Zelenskyy Comments Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the recent missile attack on Kyiv was proof that Vladimir Putin was not interested in peace and called for “strong steps and pressure” to stop the attacks.
Land Swap Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated that Ukraine might be open to negotiating a land exchange with Russia in future peace talks. He mentioned that parts of the Kursk region, currently under Ukrainian control, could be returned in exchange for Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia.