Russians attempt to advance toward Huliaypole from north and east - spox Voloshyn
Russian troops are stepping up their efforts to advance in the Huliaypole direction and are trying to encircle Huliaypole from the east and north.
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The Presidents of Ukraine and France, Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron, signed a declaration of intent on cooperation regarding Ukraine's acquisition of French defence equipment.
Ukrainian military show Kostiantynivka destroyed by Russians
The Ukrainian military has shown images of the destruction wrought by Russian invaders in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region.
Ukroboronprom holds first negotiations at Dubai Airshow exhibition
Representatives of JSC Ukrainian Defence Industry (Ukroboronprom) held their first negotiations at the Dubai Airshow international exhibition.
Power outages in four regions due to Russian attacks – Ukrenergo
As a result of drone attacks during the night and on Monday morning, November 17, consumers in the Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Odesa regions are without power; by the end of the day, hourly blackout schedules ranging from 1 to 4 stages will be in effect.
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The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and NVIDIA have started work on creating a national AI infrastructure based on NVIDIA’s AI technology.
Zelensky arrives in France for official visit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Paris on Monday morning.
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Injury toll in Russia’s missile strike on Balakliia rises to 15, three dead
The number of people injured in the Russian missile strike on Balakliia in Kharkiv region has risen to 15, with three confirmed dead.
IMF mission begins work in Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund mission has begun work in Ukraine today, together with government representatives, on launching a new Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.
Russians hit two energy facilities in Chernihiv region, leaving several settlements without power
A 54-year-old woman was injured and an agricultural enterprise damaged as a result of Russian drone attacks on Chernihiv region. Two energy infrastructure facilities were hit, leaving part of the region without electricity.
Russian strike on Velykyi Burluk in Kharkiv region leaves one civilian killed, one injured
Russian forces carried out a drone strike on the residential area of the settlement of Velykyi Burluk in Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region, killing one man and injuring another.
Drones attack power substation in Russia’s Ulyanovsk region
Reports from Russia say that the Veshkayma substation in Ulyanovsk region was attacked during the night of November 17.
Ukrainian air defenses down 91 Russian drones
From Sunday evening, Russia attacked Ukraine with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 128 drones, of which Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 91.
Russia launches large-scale drone attack on Odesa region: energy, port facilities hit, several vessels damaged
Fires broke out at energy and port infrastructure facilities in Odesa region as a result of an attack by Russian drones, leaving one person injured.
War update: Ukrainian forces repel 75 assaults in Pokrovsk sector
As many as 216 combat engagements were recorded between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian occupiers on November 16.
Russian forces attack Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, artillery
The Russian army attacked the Pavlohrad and Nikopol districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region overnight.
One killed, 11 injured in Russian attacks on Kherson region
One person was killed and 11 others were injured as a result of Russian aggression in the Kherson region on November 16.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine climbs by 1,160 over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,159,420 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and November 17, 2025, with 1,160 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Ukrainian Ground Forces announce expanded opportunities for foreign volunteer fighters
Foreign volunteer fighters who join the Ukrainian Ground Forces will have broader opportunities in their military service, including the right to choose their combat brigade, area of deployment, and type of duties.
Ten shelters being built in education facilities in liberated parts of Kherson region
Construction of ten shelters is underway in education institutions across the liberated communities of the Kherson region.
Russian drones attack Novhorod-Siverskyi, damaging houses, shop
A Russian drone attack on Novhorod-Siverskyi in the Chernihiv region has damaged private residential buildings and a shop.
Three killed in Russian missile strike on Balakliia
Russian forces launched two missiles at the central part of Balakliia in the Kharkiv region, with impacts recorded near residential buildings.
Ukrainian border guards wipe out Russian ammo depot, shelters in Southern Slobozhanshchyna
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector of the front, aerial reconnaissance operators from the Stryx strike UAV company of the 4th Border Guard Detachment destroyed an ammunition depot, two shelters, and two communication antennas belonging to Russian invaders.
Zelensky awarded state honors to radio, television, and communications workers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded 21 television, radio, and communications workers on the occasion of their professional holiday.
Budanov honors DIU Special Forces and presents them with unique knives bearing his signature
The Chief of the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, honored DIU Special Forces operatives and presented them with unique knives bearing his personal signature.
Power outage schedules to be in effect on Mon
In most regions of Ukraine on Monday, November 17, electricity consumption will be limited, with schedules for both residential and industrial consumers in effect from 00:00 to 23:59.
Sybiha congratulates UNESCO on 80th anniversary and emphasizes resilience of Ukrainian culture
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