Ukraine records lowest birth rate in history due to war - Zelenska
First Lady Olena Zelenska said that Ukraine has the lowest birth rate in its history due to the Russian invasion – about 0.8–0.9 children per woman.
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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.
Poland officially confirms that explosives were planted on railway
The act of sabotage on the Polish railway, which occurred on Sunday on the track leading to Ukraine, was carried out by placing an explosive device. Experts at the scene collected evidence that should help quickly identify the perpetrators.
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.
Captured Azov fighter sentenced to 19 years in Russian maximum-security colony
The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) has sentenced 31-year-old Ukrainian prisoner of war Anatolii Roslavtsev to 19 years in prison.
Rail sabotage will not affect Poland's support for Ukraine – Polish Foreign Ministry
Poland will continue to support Ukraine in its fight against armed aggression. Acts of sabotage on the railway will not affect Warsaw's further assistance to Kyiv.
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.
Some 4.6M Ukrainians hold temporary protection in EU
Of the roughly 7 million Ukrainians currently abroad due to the full-scale war, 4.6 million have temporary protection status in EU countries.
Adrian Karatnycky, U.S. Atlantic Council expert
The “magic bullet” for influencing Putin is military and financial support for Ukraine
Ministry of Social Policy explains what Ukrainian refugees should do after temporary protection expires
After the EU Temporary Protection Directive expires, Ukrainians who continue to need support can transition to national mechanisms.
Explosive device damages railway in Poland: Tusk confirms sabotage
In Poland, an explosive device was planted on the Warsaw–Lublin railway line, destroying a section of the track. Damage to the railway was also recorded at another location near Lublin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sybiha congratulates UNESCO on 80th anniversary and emphasizes resilience of Ukrainian culture
The Constitution of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was adopted 80 years ago as a commitment to safeguard culture, education, and the foundations of peace. Ukraine demonstrates every day that culture withstands terror and education serves as a tool of resilience.
UK overtakes US as Russia’s top enemy, The Guardian reports
The United Kingdom has replaced the United States as Russia’s “villain of choice”.
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.
Rebrov on Ukraine’s crucial win over Iceland: “Today we were a team”
Ukraine’s national football team head coach Serhii Rebrov answered journalists’ questions after the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Iceland (2:0), which secured the “blue-and-yellow” a place in the playoff round.
UN reports unprecedented housing crisis in Ukraine due to war
More than 236,000 buildings in Ukraine have been destroyed or damaged during the war, and over 2.5 million housing units in total have become unavailable because of the armed conflict — roughly 10% of the country’s entire housing stock.
Russian attacks on Kharkiv region leave six civilians injured
On Sunday, six people were injured in Kharkiv region as a result of Russian attacks.
Ukraine beats Iceland to reach play-offs in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
The Ukrainian national football team played its sixth match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Pope calls for just and lasting peace in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV expressed condolences over the deaths of people in Ukraine as a result of recent Russian attacks.
Zelensky meets President of Hellenic Parliament to discuss paths toward peace in Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Hellenic Parliament Nikitas Kaklamanis discussed ways to achieve real peace for Ukraine and the necessary pressure that China and the United States could exert on Russia to end the war.
FM Sybiha outlines two factors that would force Putin to halt war
Minister of the Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha has urged partners to shift from the approach of supporting Ukraine “for as long as it takes” to supporting it “as strong as it gets.”
‘Nuclear card’ worked on Biden and Scholz — now Putin probing Trump, military expert says
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has seen that fear of nuclear escalation restrained support for Ukraine under U.S. President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and he has now pulled out the “nuclear card” again to test whether the current U.S. President Donald Trump will yield.
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.
Austrian analyst: Trump-Putin meeting possible, but don't expect too much
The possibility of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin in Budapest is real, but no significant results should be expected from it—Russia simply wants to stall for time by continuing the war.