Explosions heard near Chernihiv
Russian troops are attacking Chernihiv; explosions are heard outside the city.
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20 November 2025
In Ternopil, people bring flowers and candles to building destroyed by Russia
In Ternopil, people bring flowers and candles to a building on Stus Street that was destroyed by a Russian attack.
Fate of 22 people is unknown after strike on Ternopil — Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that, following the strike on Ternopil, the whereabouts of 22 people are currently unknown, and the search for them is ongoing.
Russian forces shell three areas of Chernihiv region, causing damage
Over the past day, Russian troops shelled three districts of the Chernihiv region with strike drones, FPV drones, mortars, and artillery, resulting in damage to buildings, transport, and housing.
In Russia, drones attack Ryazan Oil Refinery and energy facilities in the Kursk region
Regional authorities in Russia have confirmed the effectiveness of UAV attacks in the Ryazan region, where an oil refinery is on fire, and in the Kursk region, where 16,000 users were left without power after strikes on substations.
Russians attack Kharkiv region with drones and guided aerial bombs, damaging infrastructure
Russian invaders struck six settlements in the Kharkiv region yesterday.
Drone attack on Sloviansk: One person injured, 15 houses damaged
A man was injured in Sloviansk as a result of an attack by Russian UAVs.
Air defense forces intercept 106 out of 136 Russian drones
Ukraine’s air defense forces have intercepted 106 out of 136 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine since the evening of November 19.
War update: 200 clashes on frontline over past day, 55 attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector
On November 19, 2025, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 200 combat clashes with Russian invaders on the frontlines.
Search and rescue operation ongoing in Ternopil following Russian strike
Search and rescue operation is ongoing in Ternopil at the site of a Russian missile strike on November 19.
Russia’s war casualty toll up by 890 over past day
Russia’s total combat losses in its war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to November 20, 2025, amount to approximately 1,162,120 personnel, including 890 over the past day.
Top spy: Russia plans full occupation of Donetsk region in spring 2026, but goal unrealistic
Russia plans to fully occupy the Donetsk region in the spring of 2026, but the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, Kyrylo Budanov, believes that this plan is unrealistic.
Russian forces attack two communities in Chernihiv region: Locomotive burns down, houses and vehicles damaged
Russian forces attacked the Semenivka and Koriukivka communities in the Chernihiv region with drones, resulting in a burned-down locomotive and damage to houses, vehicles, and farm buildings.
Carbon monoxide levels in air exceed safe limits in Lviv due to Russian attack
Carbon monoxide levels exceeded safe limits on two streets in Lviv due to the Russian attack.
No movement of Belarusian equipment or troops near Ukrainian border observed – SBGS spox
Ukrainian border guards are currently not detecting any movement of Belarusian military equipment or personnel near the Ukrainian border.
19 November 2025
26 people missing in collapsed building in Ternopil - Klymenko
In Ternopil, there are reports of 26 people missing, including three children, in a building destroyed by a Russian missile strike.
Russians attack Dnipro with drones, causing fire
In Dnipro, a building where food was stored caught fire as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
Russian Kalibr missile destroyed in sky over Khmelnytskyi region in morning
On the morning of November 19, soldiers from the 143rd Joint Training Center “Podillia” of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Support Forces destroyed a Russian Kalibr cruise missile in the Khmelnytskyi region.
In Ternopil, number of people killed by Russian strike has risen to 26, with 93 injured
In Ternopil, the death toll from the Russian missile strike on November 19 has risen to 26 people.
CinC Syrskyi discusses strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, drone capabilities with U.S. delegation
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, during a meeting with a U.S. delegation led by U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, briefed them on the frontline situation and discussed strengthening Ukraine’s capabilities in air defense, Deep Strike operations, drone systems, and training of Defense Forces personnel.
Zelensky: people still trapped under rubble in Ternopil
In Ternopil, rescue operations continue after Russia’s overnight missile strike, assistance is being provided to the injured. People remain trapped under the rubble.
CinC Syrskyi visits Pokrovsk front: Ukrainian forces strike Russian logistics, inflict heavy losses
Units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other components of the Defense Forces continue to carry out missions in the Pokrovsk-Myronhrad agglomeration area.
Kh-101 missiles hit residential buildings in Ternopil, Air Force reports
Russia attacked apartment buildings in Ternopil with Kh-101 cruise missiles, which contain components from companies in the U.S., China, Taiwan, Germany, the Netherlands, and others.
Ukraine’s F-16 jets score over 1,600 air and ground hits against Russian forces
F-16 fighters in Ukraine have intercepted more than 1,300 aerial targets and struck over 300 ground targets.
Russian strike on Ternopil to be discussed at UN Security Council on November 20
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha has called on international partners to condemn Russia’s attack on Ternopil, which caused numerous casualties, and to provide Ukraine with additional air-defense capabilities.
Ternopil community declares three days of mourning for victims of Russian attack
Ternopil community has declared November 19, 20, and 21 days of mourning for those killed as a result of the combined attack on the city and the region.
Explosions heard in Crimea, airfield or oil depot may be under attack – social media
As many as ten explosions were heard in Saky district of temporarily occupied Crimea. The Hvardiiske airfield or an oil depot in the settlement may also be under attack.
Death toll in Ternopil following Russian strike rises to 25, including three children
The number of people killed in Ternopil as a result of the Russian strike on Wednesday, November 19, has risen to 25.
Russian strike on Ternopil: Death toll climbs to 20, including two children
The death toll from the Russian missile strike in Ternopil has increased to 20, including two children.
Russian combined strike: In Ternopil, death toll climbs to 16, 64 wounded
In Ternopil, the death toll from Russian shelling has increased to 16, with another 64 people wounded.