Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,388

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 13, 2025 at 02:13 AM

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On December 13, 2025, fighting continued in the Russia-Ukraine war. Ukrainian forces claimed to have retaken parts of Kupiansk, with President Zelenskyy visiting the front lines to emphasize the importance of battlefield success for diplomatic leverage. Ukraine reported drone strikes on Russian oil rigs in the Caspian Sea and claimed attacks on Russian ships and an oil refinery near Moscow. Russia targeted Ukrainian ports in Chornomorsk and Odesa, damaging Turkish-owned vessels and energy facilities, while also claiming to have downed 90 Ukrainian drones. Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport briefly suspended departures due to the drone attacks.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Caspian Sea ×370% Lukoil ×280% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×4100% Ukraine ×6100% Russia ×5100%

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russia-ukraine war 100% drone attacks 80% ukrainian forces 70% oil rigs 70% volodymyr zelenskyy 60% russian troops 60% energy facilities 60% military equipment 50% black sea 50% diplomacy 40%