Air defense forces intercept 106 out of 136 Russian drones
Ukraine’s air defense forces have intercepted 106 out of 136 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine since the evening of November 19.
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War update: 200 clashes on frontline over past day, 55 attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector
On November 19, 2025, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 200 combat clashes with Russian invaders on the frontlines.
Search and rescue operation ongoing in Ternopil following Russian strike
Search and rescue operation is ongoing in Ternopil at the site of a Russian missile strike on November 19.
Russia’s war casualty toll up by 890 over past day
Russia’s total combat losses in its war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to November 20, 2025, amount to approximately 1,162,120 personnel, including 890 over the past day.
Russia’s war against Ukraine pursues genocidal intent, experts claim
The unprovoked war waged by Putin’s Russia against Ukraine reflects genocidal intent and actions aimed at destroying the Ukrainian nation.
No Russian representation in global sports until war ends – Ukraine’s statement at UN
Russian aggression deprives sport of its ability to serve as a force for peace, and therefore Ukraine calls on UN member states to maintain the suspension of Russian athletes from international competitions.
Ukrainian drone operators conduct training for Polish troops
A training session on operating drones, conducted by Ukrainian UAV operators for Polish military personnel, recently took place at the Orzysz training grounds in northeastern Poland.
Russia blocks Ukrainian and international media to trap occupied regions in information blackout — DIU
Russian authorities in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine are attempting to create an information “bubble” in which access to Ukrainian and international resources is blocked, and any information not controlled by the Kremlin is censored.
Keith Kellogg to step down as Special Envoy in January – media
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, has informed his colleagues that he intends to leave the administration in January.
Top spy: Russia plans full occupation of Donetsk region in spring 2026, but goal unrealistic
Russia plans to fully occupy the Donetsk region in the spring of 2026, but the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, Kyrylo Budanov, believes that this plan is unrealistic.
Norway to provide Ukraine with additional USD 46M in humanitarian aid
Norway is providing Ukraine with further 465 million Norwegian kroner (approximately $45.8 million) in humanitarian support. This allocation adds to 120 million Norwegian kroner (approximately $11.8 million) already designated for food security.
Russian forces attack two communities in Chernihiv region: Locomotive burns down, houses and vehicles damaged
Russian forces attacked the Semenivka and Koriukivka communities in the Chernihiv region with drones, resulting in a burned-down locomotive and damage to houses, vehicles, and farm buildings.
Russia loses its Red Sea foothold, Ukrainian intelligence reports
Russia has announced the suspension of agreements to establish a naval logistics facility in Port Sudan, which demonstrates its limited resources for expanding overseas military infrastructure amid the ongoing war, and weakens its position in Africa.
Carbon monoxide levels in air exceed safe limits in Lviv due to Russian attack
Carbon monoxide levels exceeded safe limits on two streets in Lviv due to the Russian attack.
No movement of Belarusian equipment or troops near Ukrainian border observed – SBGS spox
Ukrainian border guards are currently not detecting any movement of Belarusian military equipment or personnel near the Ukrainian border.
19 November 2025
Deputy Defense Minister: Ukraine lays groundwork to become security exporter
Ukraine is a promising partner in the field of arms production and has the potential to become a security exporter in the future.
26 people missing in collapsed building in Ternopil - Klymenko
In Ternopil, there are reports of 26 people missing, including three children, in a building destroyed by a Russian missile strike.
Russians attack Dnipro with drones, causing fire
In Dnipro, a building where food was stored caught fire as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
Russian Kalibr missile destroyed in sky over Khmelnytskyi region in morning
On the morning of November 19, soldiers from the 143rd Joint Training Center “Podillia” of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Support Forces destroyed a Russian Kalibr cruise missile in the Khmelnytskyi region.
In Ternopil, number of people killed by Russian strike has risen to 26, with 93 injured
In Ternopil, the death toll from the Russian missile strike on November 19 has risen to 26 people.
CinC Syrskyi discusses strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, drone capabilities with U.S. delegation
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, during a meeting with a U.S. delegation led by U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, briefed them on the frontline situation and discussed strengthening Ukraine’s capabilities in air defense, Deep Strike operations, drone systems, and training of Defense Forces personnel.
Zelensky: people still trapped under rubble in Ternopil
In Ternopil, rescue operations continue after Russia’s overnight missile strike, assistance is being provided to the injured. People remain trapped under the rubble.
Zelensky, Erdogan discuss peace process, prisoner swaps, Türkiye’s role in Coalition of the Willing
The main topics of the meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan were unblocking the peace process, prisoner exchanges, and Türkiye’s participation in the Coalition of the Willing.
CinC Syrskyi visits Pokrovsk front: Ukrainian forces strike Russian logistics, inflict heavy losses
Units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other components of the Defense Forces continue to carry out missions in the Pokrovsk-Myronhrad agglomeration area.
War likely to continue at current intensity for six more months, security expert warns
In the coming months, Russia is unlikely to capture large areas of Ukrainian territory, but the war at its current level of intensity could continue for roughly another half-year.
Erdoğan proposes reviving Istanbul peace talks with ‘pragmatic approach’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said that resuming negotiations in Istanbul with a more comprehensive and pragmatic approach could help open pathways toward peace in Ukraine.
No reward for aggression: Zelensky outlines key conditions for peace
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that many diplomatic processes regarding ending the war have intensified recently, but he emphasized that Russia must understand there can be no reward for war and for killing.
France: G7 must help guarantee Ukraine’s reparations loan, not just Europe
The burden of guaranteeing the future reparations loan for Ukraine should be shared not only by European countries but also by G7 partners, while the funds raised should be directed first and foremost toward strengthening Europe’s defense industry in cooperation with Ukraine.
Polish prosecutors charge two Ukrainian citizens with railway sabotage
Polish prosecutors have charged two Ukrainian citizens, 39-year-old Oleksandr K. and 41-year-old Yevhenii I., with committing acts of sabotage on railway lines in Poland.
Zelensky, Erdogan having meeting in Ankara
A meeting between the Presidents of Ukraine and Türkiye is currently underway in Ankara.