Russia Ukraine War Day 1314 saw heavy clashes and deadly drone strikes. Putin announced new military conscription and claimed progress in the war. Ukraine reported territorial gains and heavy Russian losses. International leaders warned of rising threats to European security.
On Russia Ukraine War Day 1314 President Vladimir Putin said his forces are prevailing in what he called a righteous battle in Ukraine. He signed a decree to conscript 135000 men for military service between October and December. Meanwhile Ukraine claimed to have downed a Russian helicopter with a drone near Kotlyarivka in Donetsk and recaptured more than 170 square kilometres of territory.
The conflict intensified as a Russian drone strike killed a family of four in the Sumy region while another attack near Moscow killed a child and his grandmother. Ukraine reported 136 clashes in 24 hours and said Russian troops suffered heavy losses. Russia claimed to intercept HIMARS rockets and Neptune missiles while also striking Ukrainian military bases.
International concern grew as the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remained without power for six days. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned Europe is no longer at peace. Lithuania and Poland pushed for stronger NATO air defences while Ukraine urged allies to build a joint shield against Russian aerial threats.
On Russia Ukraine War Day 1314 the economic and political fallout also deepened. Crimea imposed fuel rationing after drone strikes on oil refineries. Hungary blocked access to Ukrainian news sites while Moldova’s pro European party secured a key election win. The Council of Europe awarded its human rights prize to a Ukrainian journalist and soldier Maksym Butkevych.
