Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,330
Key Takeaways
- Russia claimed to have captured two settlements, Oleksiivka and Novopavlivka, in the Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions.
- Ukrainian energy infrastructure was hit by drone attacks, resulting in power outages in several areas.
- Ukraine's Defense Minister requested up to $20 billion in military aid for the next year, including funding for 10 billion drones.
- Germany announced it will finance a $500 million US weapons package for Ukraine, including Patriot missiles.
- Diplomatic and economic pressure continued, with the US warning Russia of further costs and the EU urging the tapping of immobilized Russian assets.
Day 1,330 of the Russia-Ukraine war featured continued fighting, with the Russian Ministry of Defence announcing troops had pushed Ukrainian forces out of Oleksiivka and Novopavlivka, while Ukraine suffered drone attacks on its power infrastructure, leading to regional blackouts. Kyiv is seeking substantial international support, with Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal stating a need for up to $20 billion in military aid next year to fund initiatives like building 10 billion drones in 2026; Germany responded by announcing a $500 million US weapons package including air defense systems. On the political front, the US reiterated threats of imposing costs on Russia for its aggression, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy replaced the mayor of Odesa. Economically, Russia dismissed US warnings about its economy's stability, while the EU pushed G7 partners to consider using immobilized Russian assets for Ukraine's benefit, and oil prices rose following India's reported commitment to halt Russian oil purchases.
