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.
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17 November 2025
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.
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.
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.
16 November 2025
War update: 195 clashes along frontline, Russians suffer heavy losses near Pokrovsk
On Sunday, November 16, there were 195 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders, with more than a third of them in the Pokrovsk sector.
Kherson civilian injured after Russian drone drops explosive
In Kherson’s Dniprovskyi district, a Russian drone attacked a pedestrian — the man has been hospitalized with injuries.
Ukraine’s forces halt Russian attempt to break through to Novopavlivka
Ukrainian forces have stopped an attempt by Russian troops to break through to Novopavlivka in Donetsk region.
Russian attacks on Kharkiv region leave six civilians injured
On Sunday, six people were injured in Kharkiv region as a result of Russian attacks.
Russian assault units increasingly hit by friendly fire near Pokrovsk — partisans
Near Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, Russian drone operators are increasingly striking their own assault units. At the tactical level, friendly fire has become a common occurrence, happening not only at night but also during the daytime.
Russian forces attack Bilozerka in Kherson region, injuring woman
Russian forces shelled Bilozerka in Kherson region.
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region throughout day, injuring six civilians
Throughout the day, Russian forces attacked Dnipropetrovsk region with glide bombs heavy artillery, drones, and FPV drones. Six people were injured.
Defense forces clear 26.6 km² of Pokrovsk district from enemy in past day, General Staff reports
On November 15, the Defense Forces conducted a search and destruction of Russian invaders on the territory of 26.6 km² of the Pokrovsk district of the Donetsk region.
Russians shot three Ukrainian prisoners of war in Zaporizhzhia region - case has been opened
The Zaporizhzhia Regional Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the shooting of three Ukrainian prisoners of war by the enemy in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
Defense forces control most of Kupiansk
Defense forces control most of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, and Russian groups in the northern parts of the city are cut off from ground supplies.
Russian drone attacks civilian car in Kherson, three people wounded
In Kherson, a Russian drone attacked a civilian car.
Power supply restored in Sumy community after nighttime drone attack
Power supply has been restored in the Sumy community after it was cut off following a nighttime attack by Russian drones.
Man killed by drone strike in Dnipropetrovsk region
A man was killed by a drone strike in the Mykolaivka community in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russians strike Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv with drone
Russian troops attacked the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv using a Molniya-type drone.
In Kherson region, Russians shell apartment buildings, minibus, and police car: Dead and injured reported
In the Kherson region, Russian forces shelled apartment buildings, power lines, a minibus, and a police service vehicle over the past day.
Defence Forces strike oil refinery in Samara region – General Staff
Units of the Defence Forces struck facilities of the Novokuybyshevsk Oil Refinery in Russia’s Samara region and a storage site for UAVs belonging to the Russian Rubikon unit in the occupied Donetsk region.
Russia uses about 1,000 drones, 980 guided aerial bombs, and 36 missiles against Ukraine in one week — Zelensky
Russia launched about 1,000 strike drones, nearly 980 guided aerial bombs, and 36 missiles of various types against Ukraine in one week.
New wave of covert mobilization reported in temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region
A new wave of covert mobilization has begun in the temporarily occupied territory of the Luhansk region.