Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 121 attack drones and one Kh-59 guided missile…

Strikes on civilians dominated the weekend. In Ukraine, Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 121 attack drones and one Kh-59 guided missile overnight into Oct 12, and air defence downed 89 of the drones (secondary outlets 112.ua, Glavnoe, UA.News; damage was not reported). Kyiv Post reported the toll from the Oct 10 guided-bomb strike on a residential area of Zaporizhzhia at 20 dead as rescuers ended the search on Oct 11, and the Kyiv Independent also reported at least 20 killed; the two outlets differ on children killed (3 vs 4) and injured (32 vs 17). Overnight Russian strikes killed at least two and injured 25 nationwide, and aerial bombs injured at least seven in Sloviansk — Kyiv Post, Kyiv Independent. Zelensky said Ukraine will stop hitting Russian oil only under an energy ceasefire — Kyiv Independent. The General Staff report dated Oct 12 puts Russian losses at 1,554,310 (+1,470). — Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. In the Gulf, Saudi civil aviation authorities said 12 people were killed and 309 injured in the latest Houthi attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid airport, and the Saudi-led coalition vowed a decisive response. The US, Qatar, Egypt and Oman condemned the attack, and Washington is reported to be debating whether to strike the Houthis and whether to resume strikes on Iran, with no decision reported — Al Jazeera. Trump said on Oct 9 that the US would not attack Iran before the Nov 3 midterms while the blockade stays — CBS News. Brent’s last confirmed settle is $100.58 on Oct 6; no later settle was confirmed.