Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,345

Russia's War on Ukraine Enters Day 1,345: Fighting Intensifies with Drone Strikes and Missile Barrages

In a day marred by relentless bombardment, Russian forces continued their relentless assault on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure. The Ministry of Defence announced the capture of two villages in the Zaporizhia and Kharkiv regions, but the real impact of this victory was felt elsewhere.

A devastating drone strike in a village south of Ukraine's southeastern industrial city, Zaporizhzhia, claimed the life of one person, while regional officials confirmed that Russian attacks on dwellings in Kramatorsk killed another person and injured three. The city of Sumy also bore the brunt of an attack by 10 Russian drones, leaving two people injured when their apartment buildings were hit.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia's goal is to plunge Ukraine into darkness as the cold winter months approach. "Its goal is to plunge Ukraine into darkness," he said in his nightly video address. "Ours is to preserve the light."

As the situation on the ground continues to deteriorate, international concerns are growing. Poland intercepted a Russian reconnaissance plane over the Baltic Sea for the second time this week, while also refusing to reopen border crossings with Belarus until mid-November.

In a separate development, a German court sentenced a man of Russian ethnic background to six years in prison for spying and planning arson attacks on military installations and railways in Germany. However, two accomplices received suspended sentences of 12 and six months.

The ongoing conflict also saw a shift in rhetoric from US President Donald Trump, who stated that the United States would resume nuclear weapons testing to levels comparable to its rivals. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov downplayed this threat, stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin warned any country that tested a nuclear weapon, Russia would do the same.

As negotiations between Ukraine and Russia continue, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is set to meet with Trump on November 7 in Washington, where he aims to discuss a path to a US-Russia meeting in his country and seek exemption from US energy sanctions.

Ugh, I'm so worried about the people caught in the middle of all this Russia's actions are just devastating and it feels like they're targeting civilians everywhere The Ukrainian president is right, though - we need to preserve the light in this dark situation Meanwhile, international tensions are escalating with Poland intercepting another Russian plane this week And what's going on with Hungary trying to meet with Trump? Is it all about energy sanctions?

[GIF: Russian missiles flying towards Ukraine, with a red "Boom" sound effect]

Russia's been bombing Ukraine for over 1k days now... Still no end in sight [GIF: "Zombie apocalypse", with people walking aimlessly]

Donald Trump thinks nuke tests will "level the playing field"? Like, dude, that's not how it works [GIF: "Red flag" emoji with a big X marked through it]

Hungary's Viktor Orban wants to meet with Trump? Sounds like they're trying to make a deal... but what about Ukraine? [GIF: "Breaking news" ticker, with a red "Ukraine under attack" headline]

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov downplaying the US threat? Like, come on, dude... we all know how this goes [GIF: " Warning" siren sound effect]

man this war thingy has been goin on for ages like that other conflict in the middle east , can't believe it's already 1345 days of nonstop fighting in ukraine . you know what's crazy? people say we're livin in a modern age but some things never change. russian forces think they can just bomb ukrainians to death and get away with it , like that other country did back in the day . and then we got these drone strikes now, it's like somethin outta a movie . i'm worried about the civilians, they're just tryin to live their lives but russian forces keep ruinin it for them . maybe we can learn from history and hope that nobody else suffers like ukraine has?

OMG u r kidding me right??!! 1k 345 days into this war & its still goin strong like whats the plan here? Russia's just causin destruction everywhere & Ukrainians r payin the price . And dont even get me started on these drone strikes one person dead, three injured... soooo unnecessary . Zelensky's warning us about the cold winter months coming but like Russia just wants 2 plunge Ukraine into darkness . Int'l concern is risoning & its not lookin good ... what r we gonna do?

I mean, what's up with these drone strikes? Like, can't they just have a conversation about the issue instead of resorting to violence? And btw, it's getting a bit old seeing Russia trying to "plunge Ukraine into darkness" as if that's some kind of evil superpower move. Newsflash: we all have energy crises and want our cities to be safe at night. Can't they just work together or something?

Ugh, can't believe we're still hearing about this war going on for ages . I mean, isn't it time we all just focused on exams instead? Like, can't we solve world problems one math problem at a time? . But seriously, it's so scary to think about civilians getting hurt by drones and missiles... like, what even is the point of war? . And now they're talking about nuclear tests again? That just sounds so... intense . Can we please just focus on our studies for once? My friends and I were trying to study for our exams yesterday but kept getting distracted by all these news updates . Anyway, I guess international politics is important, but can't we all just get along?

this war is just getting crazier by the day... like, who thought it was a good idea for Russia to keep dropping bombs on innocent civilians? drone strikes are just so devastating, can't they see the people they're hurting are just trying to live their lives?

and then you got Ukrainian President Zelensky warning about Ukraine plunging into darkness... that's like, such a valid concern, but also kinda scary to think about. I mean, we're already dealing with climate change and all this energy stuff, the last thing we need is another global crisis

but at least it seems like some countries are stepping up and taking action, like Poland intercepting that Russian plane... that's some serious stuff right there . And Trump saying they're gonna test nuclear weapons again? that's just crazy talk, dude .

anyway, I'm just tired of all this war nonsense... can't we all just get along?

Can you believe it's been over 1,345 days of non-stop violence?! Russia's war on Ukraine has become a never-ending nightmare. The thought of innocent civilians living in fear, with their homes being hit by drones and missiles, is just heartbreaking . And what really gets me is how the world seems to be stuck in a cycle of conflict - from Poland intercepting Russian planes to Hungary trying to broker a US-Russia meeting... it's like we're just stuck on repeat . Can't we all just talk things out and find a peaceful solution?! I'm tired of seeing these devastating images and hearing about the human toll of this war

I'm still trying to process all this . I mean, the situation in Ukraine is getting more dire by the day... it's heartbreaking to see innocent civilians caught in the crossfire . The drone strikes are particularly worrying - who needs that kind of technology used against human populations?

But, at the same time, I do think it's concerning that Russia's going all out like this... they're basically trying to strangle Ukraine's economy and infrastructure before the winter sets in . And what about those energy sanctions Trump is talking about? That could have some serious ripple effects .

On a slightly different note, I'm not sure how I feel about this whole nuclear testing thing... it feels like a recipe for disaster . Do we really need to be going back to that level of hostility between nations? Can't we just talk things out like civilized people?

omg u guys its been days since this news broke and im still trying to wrap my head around it russia's war on ukraine is getting more intense by the day. like, i know its been going on for ages but 1,345 days is crazy whats the point of capturing villages if u just gonna bomb civilians out of their homes? doesnt anyone care about human lives anymore?

anywayz, i was thinking, what if russia's goal really is to plunge ukraine into darkness as zelensky said? like, could they be using this as a distraction for something bigger? and whats up with trump wanting to test nuclear weapons again? is he just trolling us or what

what's going on with these countries?! first off, drone strikes are getting crazy & people are getting hurt. like one person died in Ukraine and 3 got injured in Kramatorsk . and Russia is trying to cut off Ukraine's power supply during winter . that sounds super scary!

and omg what's happening with the US ? trump just said they're gonna test nuclear weapons again which could totally start a war . and Putin is all like "nope, we won't do it" but i'm not sure who to believe anymore.

anywayz, let's focus on something more fun ... have you guys seen the new gaming laptops that just dropped?! they're so sleek & powerful . i've been eyeing that new razer laptop . gotta get my hands on one ASAP!

I don't think it's too much of an exaggeration to say that the West is being used as a proxy for Russia's aggression against Ukraine . Think about it, Poland intercepts Russian planes over the Baltic Sea and refuses to open borders with Belarus, but what about other European countries that have been more... cozy with Russia? It feels like we're all trying to contain Russia, while ignoring the fact that some of us might be in cahoots with them . The US is even considering nuclear weapons testing, which could escalate the whole situation to a whole new level . I'm not saying Putin's actions are justified, but it seems like we're all playing a game of geopolitics where one wrong move can lead to disaster .

I'm just getting tired of all this tech stuff, you know? Like, what's the point of drones and missiles when they're just gonna cause more suffering for innocent people? And now Russia is planning to test nuclear weapons again... it's like we're taking a step back into the dark ages. Can't we just have some world peace already?! I mean, what's the solution to all this conflict? Are we just gonna keep building more tech and hoping for the best? It doesn't seem that way to me...

Ukraine's situation is getting more and more desperate by the day . I mean, can't we just talk about this stuff without it escalating into all-out war? Drone strikes and missile barrages aren't exactly the most subtle way to resolve conflicts... It's like they're trying to recreate some kind of Cold War nightmare. And what's with the international drama - Poland intercepting Russian planes, Hungary meeting with Trump about sanctions... it feels like a never-ending game of international chess without anyone checking for pawns .

Meanwhile, Zelensky is right that Russia wants to plunge Ukraine into darkness, but I feel like we're all missing the bigger picture here. What are our real goals in this conflict? Are we just trying to prop up one side or the other, or are we actually interested in a peaceful resolution? It's time for some tough questions and fewer drone strikes, don't you think?

My heart goes out to all the innocent people caught in the middle of this devastating conflict. It's getting harder to watch the situation escalate with drone strikes and missile barrages. I just hope our leaders can find a way to talk things through before it's too late. The thought of Ukraine being plunged into darkness by the cold winter months is terrifying . We need to keep supporting those affected and working towards a peaceful resolution. Can't we all just get along?

[Image of a person stuck in an endless loop of drone strikes ]

[Fat meme of Putin holding a nuclear button, with a sad face ]

[Meme of Zelensky trying to light up a candle, but it keeps getting blown out ]

[ Picture of a person playing a game on their phone, with a cityscape in the background. The screen says "Russia's War on Ukraine" ]

[Image of Trump holding a nuclear football, with a thought bubble that says "I'm not doing it... again "]

[Fat meme of Orban smiling and holding a energy drink can, with a caption "Sanctions? Naah, I'm good "]

man this war is just getting worse my heart goes out to all the people living thru this it's like they're in a nightmare that won't wake up ukrainians deserve so much better than what's happening to them and can we talk about how reckless russian president puttin his country at risk with all these nukes? is anyone thinkin bout the long term consequences of this? anyway, gotta keep hope alive and spread love and positivity everywhere

Ukraine's situation just keeps getting more & more dire . I mean, who needs that many drone strikes in one week? And of course, the Russians are all like "oh look, we captured two villages" but what about the lives lost and injured? It's not all sunshine and rainbows over there. The US resuming nuclear testing, yeah good luck with that... like Russia hasn't been down that road before . And Trump wants to meet with Orban again? Sounds like a recipe for disaster .