CinC Syrskyi briefs Zelensky on situation in Pokrovsk direction
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Russian army has concentrated more than 150,000 troops, who continue their assaults. Ukrainian Defense Forces are conducting counteroffensive operations.
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Ukrainian delegation knows how to protect national interests during peace talks – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that during peace talks the members of Ukraine's delegation know how to protect Ukrainian national interests and what exactly is needed to prevent Russia from launching a third invasion
Tusk on European fighter jets in U.S. 'peace plan': Only Poles make decisions regarding Poland
Prime Minister Donald Tusk, commenting on the United States' plan to end the Russian-Ukrainian war, in which the role of Warsaw was mentioned, stated that decisions regarding Poland would be made by Poles.
Russians attack car with drone in Kherson region, injuring civilians
In the Kherson region, Russian troops attacked a car near the village of Ingulets in the Darivka community with a drone, injuring a 50-year-old and a 24-year-old man.
AFU repel Russian mechanized assault near Mala Tokmachka
Troops of the 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, together with adjacent units, repelled a Russian mechanized assault in the area of the village of Mala Tokmachka in the Zaporizhzhia region, destroying eight pieces of equipment and 28 invaders.
Russian forces shell village in Kherson region, woman killed
Russian troops shelled the village of Kizomys in the Kherson district with artillery on the morning of November 22, killing a 77-year-old woman.
Border guards destroy mobile air-defense reconnaissance and command post in Donetsk region
In the Donetsk Region, a border guard destroyed a unique target — the Russian PPRU-1 Ovod.
Partisans scout Russian military facilities in two bays of Sevastopol
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement conducted reconnaissance of Russian military facilities in Grafska and Sukharna bays in the temporarily occupied Sevastopol.
Drones attack energy facilities in Russia, Syzran Oil Refinery hit
During the night of November 21–22, drones targeted fuel and energy facilities in Russia’s Samara region. Reports indicate that the Syzran Oil Refinery was struck.
First combat use of Flamingo missile takes place back in May this year – General Staff
The General Staff confirms the use of the latest Ukrainian FP-5 missile-drones against the enemy.
Russian forces shell Sumy region more than 20 times, infrastructure damaged
Russian forces shelled the Sumy region more than 20 times over the past day, causing damage and destruction to civilian infrastructure.
Russian forces strike eight settlements in Kharkiv region, two injured
Russian forces struck eight settlements in the Kharkiv region over the past day, leaving two people injured.
Air Defense Forces destroy 89 out of 104 enemy drones overnight, with hits in 15 locations
Air Defense Forces destroyed 89 out of 104 Russian drones.
Enemies launch massive strike on southern Odesa region at night, several people injured
In the Odesa region, a massive enemy strike on the southern part of the region damaged civilian facilities and left two people injured.
Russians kill one resident of Donetsk region and injure another
Russian invaders killed one resident of the Donetsk region yesterday, November 21, and wounded another civilian.
War update: 250 combat clashes with Russian invaders on front lines in past 24 hours
A total of 250 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line on November 21.
Russia loses 1,170 soldiers in Ukraine war over past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 1,164,340 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and November 22, 2025, with 1,170 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Russian forces launch 530 strikes on communities in Zaporizhzhia region over past day
On November 21, Russian invading forces carried out 530 strikes on 18 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Drone operators destroy Russian checkpoint, shelter in Sumy region
Drone operators from the Shkval Rapid Response Command of the 7th Carpathian Border Guard Detachment have destroyed a Russian checkpoint and shelter in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector (border areas of the Sumy region).
Death toll from Russia's missile attack on Ternopil rises to 32
The number of people killed in Russia's November 19 missile strike on Ternopil has increased to 32, after rescuers discovered the body of a woman.
Three evacuations of children from Kupiansk in two months – Syniehubov
The information about 14 children in Kupiansk, provided by the police, concerns the Kupiansk district as a whole, while over the past two months there have been three evacuations of children from the city itself.
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Kherson police investigate Russian shooting of Nova Kakhovka resident in 2024
The Kherson police are investigating the shooting of a local resident in occupied Nova Kakhovka by Russian military forces in January 2024.
Enemy drone hits non-residential area in Sumy, no casualties reported
During an evening air attack in Sumy, a Russian Geran drone struck a non-residential area, with no casualties reported.
Europe doesn't know how to deal with Russian sabotage – expert
Europe's weak response to sabotage carried out by Russian agents does not compel Russia to stop its subversive activities.
War update: 234 engagements on front line, Russians make 62 attempts to break through Ukrainian Armed Forces' defenses
There were 234 combat engagements on the front line, in the Pokrovsk sector the enemy lost more than 130 occupiers while attempting to break through the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defenses.
Merz discusses peace plan for Ukraine with Trump
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed a peace plan for Ukraine with the U.S. President Donald Trump.
Von der Leyen reports on further steps regarding Trump's peace plan after speaking with Zelensky
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, after discussing the American 'peace plan' with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the European Council Antonio Costa, reported that further consultations with European leaders will take place.
Defense Forces liberate more than 430 km² north of Pokrovsk as result of counteroffensive actions – Syrskyi
The Defense Forces have liberated more than 430 square kilometers north of Pokrovsk as a result of counteroffensive actions in the Dobropillia sector, Syrskyi said.
Shmyhal, G7 ambassadors discuss new joint defense industry projects
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with the ambassadors of the G7 countries to discuss the possibility of creating new joint projects in the defense-industrial sector.