Russian ministry says it seized two Zaporizhzhia villages, cites heavy Ukrainian losses and equipment destruction
The Russian defence ministry reported that its forces captured the villages of Cservonij Jar and Juljivka in Zaporizhzhia, claiming more than 1,180 Ukrainian soldiers were killed or seriously injured and listing a range of destroyed military assets.
The Russian defence ministry announced on Wednesday that its forces had seized the settlements of Cservonij Jar and Juljivka in the Zaporizhzhia region, asserting progress on all six Ukrainian frontlines. It claimed Ukrainian losses exceed 1,180 killed or seriously wounded and enumerated destroyed targets, including a tank, 17 armoured fighting vehicles, two HIMARS rockets, numerous UAVs and facilities used for military transport, energy, and long-range drone production.
The statement cited attacks from several Russian regions using artillery and unmanned aerial systems. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov agreed with former US President Donald Trump that Ukraine could have secured a more favourable peace settlement earlier, adding that the situation on the ground is worsening and that President Vladimir Putin is willing to explore diplomatic options. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zaharova described Ukraine's deployment of Japanese-made drones from Terra Drone Corporation as a hostile act and hinted at hard retaliatory measures affecting areas sensitive to Tokyo.
Why it matters
The claim marks a new territorial gain for Russia and highlights escalating casualties and foreign involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
How this story developed
- Oct 3 Russian missile attacks damage Kyiv's Northern Bridge, halt east-west traffic
- Oct 3 The Northern Bridge was struck after earlier attacks closed the Southern Bridge.
- Oct 4 Russian drone hit the Northern Bridge on Oct 4, marking the fourth consecutive day of bridge attacks.
- Oct 7 A large‑scale missile and drone barrage hit Kyiv in the early hours.
- Oct 7 Two civilian deaths reported in Kyiv and simultaneous strikes hit other Ukrainian cities on Putin's birthday.
- Oct 7 Ukrainian air defenses reported downing 161 of the incoming missiles and drones.
- Oct 11 Power outages now affect additional neighborhoods in Kyiv.
- Oct 19 Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that a Russian air strike on Kyiv resulted in one civilian death—a 21-year-old woman—and three injuries, also damaging a metro station on the city’s left bank. In parallel, President Vladimir Putin suggested holding a three-way summit with the United States and China to discuss a peace framework favorable to Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov said talks are ongoing but no concrete agreement on the meeting has been reached.
- Oct 19 Putin has floated a US‑China‑Russia summit to discuss a peace framework.
- Oct 20 New civilian deaths and injuries were reported in Kyiv, Kharkiv and several other oblasts.
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