Nine dead in Vilniansk shelling, update says
As a result of a Russian strike on the town of Vilniansk, Zaporizhia region, on November 17, nine people were killed.
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18 November 2022
One of missiles Russia launched at Kyiv Nov 17 contained nuclear warhead dummy
A Russian Kh-55 missile, downed over Kyiv on November 17, originally intended to carry a nuclear payload. At the same time, a nuclear warhead dummy was installed, an examination of the missile debris found.
Russia likely to redeploy troops recovered from Kherson toward Bakhmut
Russia could try to redeploy its forces which withdrew from Kherson region to reinforce offensive operations near Bakhmut, Donetsk region.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine up to 83,460 – AFU General Staff
From February 24 to November 18, Ukraine’s Defense Forces eliminated nearly 83,460 Russian invaders, including 350 in the past 24 hours.
In Ukraine, 433 children killed since Russian invasion
Russian forces have killed 433 children across Ukraine, injuring another 837 since the start of the full-scale aggression on February 24.
One killed, four injured in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk region
Over the past day, one civilian has been killed and four injured in Russia’s shelling of the Donetsk region.
Russians strike Nikopol with MLRS, over 40 projectiles fired
Last night Russian troops struck the city of Nikopol with multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
Occupiers forcing Mariupol children to make clothing for Russian military
The children remaining in the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol will be forced to make clothing for the Russian military.
Health workers forced to register for military service in occupied Luhansk region
In the temporarily occupied Luhansk region, health workers are being forced to complete registration for military service in order to fill vacant positions.
Nearly 1,100 proceedings opened against traitors, collaborators in Ukraine – SBI
Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has opened nearly 1,100 proceedings against traitors and collaborators since the Russian full-scale invasion started.
Russians shelling right-bank Kherson region: Civilian died from shrapnel injuries
In the Kherson region, Russian occupiers are shelling the right bank of the Dnieper. A local resident died from shrapnel injuries in the city of Kherson.
Sumy region’s border areas struck seven times over past day
Over the past day, Russian invaders have opened fire on the Sumy region’s border areas seven times.
Enemy electronic warfare system destroyed near Nova Kakhovka – South Operational Command
In southern Ukraine, the Ukrainian military continue to inflict damage on Russian invaders. Over the past day, an enemy electronic warfare system has been destroyed near Nova Kakhovka, and an armored fighting vehicle – near Hola Prystan.
17 November 2022
Only full protection of Ukrainian sky will encourage Russia to end war – President
Only full protection of the Ukrainian sky will protect both Ukraine and Europe from possible escalations of Russian aggression and will definitely encourage the Russian Federation to end the war.
Swedish parliament approves its biggest military aid to Ukraine
The Swedish Parliament approved the government's proposed amendments to the state budget, which provide for the allocation of military aid worth $287 million to Ukraine.
Missile strike on Dnipro: Enterprise, 14 multi-storey buildings damaged
In Dnipro, 14 multi-storey buildings and an industrial enterprise were damaged, two fires broke out as a result of Russia’s missile strike.
Ukrainian forces hit three Russian command centers, five ammunition depots
Units of the rocket forces and artillery of the Defense Forces of Ukraine today struck three command centers and five ammunition depots of the enemy.
Death toll in Russian missile strike on Vilniansk in Zaporizhzhia region grows to seven
Rescuers have found the bodies of seven people under the rubble of a building hit by a Russian missile in Vilniansk, Zaporizhzhia region.
US sharing all information on Poland missile incident with Ukraine - Blinken
The United States is sharing all information with Ukraine regarding the landing of a missile on Polish territory.
Belarus plans to launch production of artillery, MLRS munitions - intelligence
Belarus authorities intend to set up mass production of shells for artillery and multiple rocket launchers.
Enemy air defenses not as effective as Russia claims - Ukraine Air Force
Russia says it is shooting down dozens of HIMARS rockets, but this is not true.
Czechia to train up to 4,000 Ukrainian troops
The Czech government intends to train as many as 4,000 Ukrainian troops over the next year.
Finland sending Ukraine another military aid package worth EUR55.6M
Finland is handing Ukraine another batch of equipment intended for defense purposes.
991 bodies of civilians found in liberated areas of four Ukrainian regions - police
During the de-occupation measures, law enforcers discovered the bodies of 991 civilians in the territories of Donetsk, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, and Kherson regions liberated from the Russian invaders.
Zelensky: Russia fighting against electricity and heat for people
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stressed that the main target of Russian missile attacks against Ukraine are civilian objects, as the terrorist state wants leave Ukrainians without electricity and heat.
Air defense forces shoot down six missiles over Odesa region
Ukraine’s air defense forces shot down six missiles over Odesa region amid Russia’s massive missile attack on Ukraine.
Zelensky shows video of morning explosion in Dnipro
President Volodymyr Zelensky has shown footage of an explosion in the peaceful Ukrainian city of Dnipro, stressing that Russian terrorists seek to bring Ukrainians only as much pain and suffering as possible.
Four missiles, five kamikaze drones shot down over Kyiv
Four Russian missiles and five Shahed drones were shot down over Kyiv city today, November 17.
Number of injured in missile strikes on Dnipro rises to 14
In Dnipro, 14 people were injured as a result of Russian missile attacks.
Russian missiles hit critical infrastructure in Kharkiv region, three injured
Russian troops launched a missile attack on critical infrastructure in the Izium district, Kharkiv region, injuring three people.