Putin cannot defeat Ukraine if Europe and U.S. provide strong support – German General
The West — above all Europe, but also the United States — has no choice but to support Ukraine in its resistance to Russian aggression.
War - Latest news
11 November 2025
Russian forces attack Odesa, surrounding district with drones, causing damage
Debris from Russian strike drones shot down during an attack on the afternoon of November 11 fell in several locations across Odesa and the Odesa district.
Russian troops spotted near Serednie in Lyman sector – military spokesperson
Russian occupation forces have been detected near the village of Serednie in the Lyman sector, but their presence is limited, and the area is not considered occupied.
Enemy continues attempts to create buffer zone in border areas of Sumy region – military
The Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector, which covers the border areas of the Sumy region, remains active. Despite a decrease in assault operations, Russian forces have not abandoned their intention to create a buffer zone.
Zelensky says situation remains difficult in Pokrovsk sector and Zaporizhzhia region
The main focus at the front is now on the Pokrovsk sector and the Zaporizhzhia region, where Russian forces are increasing the number and scale of their assaults.
Ukrainian forces mine Russian logistics route near Pokrovsk
Ukraine's Defense Forces have remotely mined a Russian logistics route located five kilometers from Pokrovsk.
War update: Enemy launches 46 attacks on Pokrovsk sector, 118 clashes reported on front lines
A total of 118 combat engagements have taken place between Ukraine’s Defence Forces and Russian troops since the beginning of the day, with fighting ongoing on five sectors of the front. The enemy continues to concentrate its main efforts in the Pokrovsk sector.
Nuclear escalation with US is suicide for Russia – German general
NATO's nuclear deterrence strategy has remained essentially unchanged since 2022, with its main principles and key elements intact.
Israeli Minister Ze'ev Elkin arrives in Ukraine
Member of the Knesset for the New Hope Party, Ze'ev Elkin, is visiting Ukraine.
Umerov arrives in Istanbul to unblock issue of prisoner exchanges
Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov has arrived in the Turkish capital to work on unblocking the prisoner exchange process.
Ukraine files first lawsuit against Russian military officials for environmental damage
The State environmental inspectorate in the Sumy region has initiated the first court case in Ukraine to recover environmental damages from military officials of the Russian Federation.
Zelensky holds meeting on countering Russian drones in Kherson
Countering Russian drones was the key topic of a coordination meeting on security and socio-economic issues in Kherson, attended by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Russian drone kills civilian in Huliaipole
Russian forces attacked the town of Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region with an FPV drone, killing a man.
Putin can strike NATO while waging war in Ukraine – German general
Putin may be willing to risk an attack on a NATO country, most likely a Baltic state, without waiting for the war in Ukraine to end.
Sweden sets no limits on aid to Ukraine – PM
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated that Sweden has not set any limits on the amount of assistance it will provide to Ukraine, and that the country has already donated military equipment worth EUR 10 billion.
Some 1,358 civilians in Ukraine affected by explosive devices since Feb 2022
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, a total of 1,358 people in Ukraine have been affected by explosive devices, 380 of whom have been killed.
Zelensky meets with children in Kherson
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with schoolchildren in one of the children's spaces in Kherson.
Mandatory evacuation of families with children announced in Malokaterynivka near Zaporizhzhia
A mandatory evacuation of families with children has been announced in the village of Malokaterynivka in the Zaporizhzhia district.
Ukrainian forces withdraw from positions near five settlements in Zaporizhzhia region
In the Zaporizhzhia region, particularly in the Oleksandrohrad and Huliaipole sectors, the enemy has intensified assault operations and artillery attacks. To preserve the lives of personnel, the Defense Forces had to withdraw from positions near five settlements.
Zelensky visits hospital in Kherson
While in Kherson, President Volodymyr Zelensky visited a hospital operating in a shelling zone.
Orsk oil refinery targeted in new drone attack – media
On Tuesday, November 11, a group of drones attacked the Orsk oil refinery, Orsknefteorgsintez, in Orsk, Russia.
Russians suffer heavy losses near Vovchansk but continue offensive – Trehubov
Russian invading forces continue offensive operations in near Vovchansk in Kharkiv region, despite suffering significant losses.
Ukrainian forces push Russians out of northern Kupiansk – Trehubov
Russian invading forces are trying to hold positions in the northern districts of Kupiansk in Kharkiv region, while Ukrainian units have in recent days actively conducted counterattacks, driving the enemy out of fortified positions.
Gas supply completely cut off in Lyman following Russian attack
In the city of Lyman, Donetsk region, gas supply has been completely cut off due to damage to the gas distribution system.
Man injured as Russian drone strikes car in Kherson region
Russian forces attacked a civilian car with a drone on a highway in the Kherson district, injuring an 83-year-old man.
Zelensky arrives in Kherson
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Kherson on November 11, the third anniversary of the city's liberation, where he presented state awards to Kherson residents.
Russian drone attacks municipal utility worker in Kherson
A Russian drone attacked an employee of a municipal utility company in Kherson.
Russian shelling damages 30 residential buildings, educational facility in Kramatorsk community
In the Kramatorsk community, Donetsk region, Russian shelling on the evening of Monday, November 10, damaged about 30 residential buildings, an educational institution, and other civilian infrastructure.
Ukrainian drones strike 77,000 Russian targets in October – CinC Syrskyi
In October, Ukrainian drones destroyed 77,000 enemy targets. Not only aerial drones but also ground-based robotic systems are rapidly developing, becoming key elements of modern warfare and saving soldiers’ lives.
Ukraine hits Saratov Oil Refinery, Feodosia terminal, and key targets in occupied Donetsk region
On the night of November 11, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Saratov Oil Refinery in Russia’s Saratov region, the ‘Morskoy Neftyanoy Terminal’ JSC in Feodosia, and several sites in occupied Donetsk region.