As the war enters its 960th day, the conflict in Ukraine continues with intense fighting and key diplomatic developments on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Fighting
- Russian forces have captured front-line villages in eastern Ukraine, including Ostrivske, resulting in territorial gains and casualties on both sides.
- Russian airstrikes in Odesa killed four people, including a teenage girl, while Russian forces advanced in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, causing further casualties.
- A major oil terminal in Crimea remains on fire after a Ukrainian strike, escalating tensions in the region.
Politics and Diplomacy
- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced additional military aid for Ukraine, signaling continued Western support against Russian aggression.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope for the end of the war during a meeting in Berlin and sought the Pope’s help in releasing Ukrainian captives held by Russia.
- The EU and US are considering further sanctions against Russia, targeting individuals and organisations involved in arms transfers.
Courts
- A Russian woman was sentenced to 12 years for treason for selling military information to Ukraine, while two men near Moscow received 16-year sentences for alleged terrorism acts.
- Legal actions continue as a Russian court orders the arrest of a CNN journalist and Ukrainian prosecutors investigate the death of a journalist in Russian custody as a war crime.