Drone attack reported in Belgorod region of Russia, shopping center on fire
The city of Korochya in the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation was attacked by drones, resulting in a fire at a local shopping center.
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17 November 2025
Russians shell Kramatorsk for third time in 24 hours, civilian wounded
Kramatorsk in Donetsk region suffered its third shelling in 24 hours, injuring a civilian man who is receiving medical assistance.
Two Ukrainian NPPs reduce output after Russian attack – IAEA
The Khmelnytskyi and Rivne nuclear power plants have been operating at reduced capacity over the past ten days, as a military attack on the night of November 6–7 damaged an electrical substation that is critical for nuclear safety.
Russian attack on Nikopol: injury toll rises to three, two dead
Russian forces attacked the Nikopol district with artillery and FPV drones. The number of wounded in Nikopol has risen to three, and two people have died.
Debates take place within MAGA movement about removing radical activists — Atlantic Council expert
Discussions are underway within the Republican MAGA movement in the United States about the need to remove radical activists such as commentator Tucker Carlson and former White House adviser Steve Bannon.
Man, injured by Russian drone, died in Kherson region
In the Kherson region, a man has died after being injured in the morning by an attack carried out by a Russian unmanned aircraft.
Trump shifts his position on Putin's war but does not understand its motives – Atlantic Council expert
U.S. President Donald Trump's stance toward Russian leader Vladimir Putin has changed, but he does not understand the motives behind his war, according to Adrian Karatnycky, Atlantic Council senior fellow.
SAP requests arrest of Chernyshov with possibility of bail in amount of UAH 55M
The Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) is asking the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) to impose a pre-trial restraint measure on former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov in the form of arrest with the possibility of release on UAH 55 million bail.
Zelensky says measures taken to combat corruption are not sufficient
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the measures taken to counter corruption are not sufficient and added that the authorities will "continue the relevant actions."
Macron says SAMP/T systems could be deployed in Ukraine as early as 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron commented on a ten-year agreement with Ukraine and announced that new SAMP/T air-defense systems could potentially be deployed on Ukrainian territory as early as 2026.
Ukrainian Mirage fighter pilots will not need additional training to fly Rafale jets – Zelensky
One of the advantages of Rafale fighter jets is that Ukrainian pilots already operating Mirage fighters will not require additional training.
Balakliia shows aftermath of Russian missile strike: dozens of homes, kindergarten damaged
In Balakliia, Kharkiv region, a missile strike damaged 13 apartment buildings and 12 private homes, as well as a kindergarten.
Gas transfer equipment burning on board Turkish-flagged vessel after Russian attack on Izmail port
In the port of Izmail, gas transfer equipment located on board a Turkish-flagged vessel caught fire following a nighttime Russian attack.
Impact of Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russia will be visible next year – Austrian expert
The consequences of Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russia's energy sector, oil infrastructure, and defense industry will become evident as early as next year.
Spox Voloshyn: Enemy continues pressure in south despite heavy losses, 1,363 Russian soldiers killed in week
Despite losses in manpower and equipment, Russian occupation forces continue to try to pressure Ukrainian forces in the south.
Russian troops hit Nikopol with artillery, two dead and several wounded
Russian troops struck Nikopol with artillery. Two people were killed and others were wounded.
Voloshyn refutes Russian claims about 'capture' of several villages in south region
Ukraine's Defense Forces continue to restrain Russian troops in the southern direction, repel attacks, and carry out blocking actions in areas of the enemy's highest activity.
Russians kill civilian in Korabelny district of Kherson
Last Saturday, Russians killed a 75-year-old Kherson resident in the Korabelny district of Kherson, bringing the death toll from the shelling of the Kherson region on November 15 to four.
Voloshyn: Situation in south is escalating — intensity of fighting, drone attacks are increased
The situation in the southern sector continues to worsen, with the number of attacks by Russian forces increasing both on the ground and in the air.
Russians attempt to advance toward Huliaypole from north and east - spox Voloshyn
Russian troops are stepping up their efforts to advance in the Huliaypole direction and are trying to encircle Huliaypole from the east and north.
Zelensky: Ukraine orders 100 Rafale fighter jets from France
Ukraine has placed an order for 100 Rafale fighter jets to equip its army.
Ukrainian military show Kostiantynivka destroyed by Russians
The Ukrainian military has shown images of the destruction wrought by Russian invaders in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region.
Injury toll in Russia’s missile strike on Balakliia rises to 15, three dead
The number of people injured in the Russian missile strike on Balakliia in Kharkiv region has risen to 15, with three confirmed dead.
Russians hit two energy facilities in Chernihiv region, leaving several settlements without power
A 54-year-old woman was injured and an agricultural enterprise damaged as a result of Russian drone attacks on Chernihiv region. Two energy infrastructure facilities were hit, leaving part of the region without electricity.
Russian strike on Velykyi Burluk in Kharkiv region leaves one civilian killed, one injured
Russian forces carried out a drone strike on the residential area of the settlement of Velykyi Burluk in Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region, killing one man and injuring another.
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.
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.