War update: 176 clashes on front line, Defense forces repelled 52 attacks in Pokrovsk sector
A total of 176 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defence Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line over the past day, November 15.
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Enemy drones damage energy facilities in southern Odesa region, including solar power plant
Russian troops attacked energy facilities in the southern Odesa region overnight. A solar power plant was damaged.
Zelensky: Ukraine announces new agreements with partners including gas supplies
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced new agreements with partners, in particular regarding gas supplies to Ukraine to compensate for losses in Ukrainian production due to Russian strikes.
Russian army loses another 860 soldiers in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to November 16, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,158,260 people, including 860 people over the past day.
Russians carry out 769 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region in 24 hours, one dead and several wounded
Over the course of 24 hours, the occupiers carried out 769 strikes on 18 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. One person was killed and another was wounded as a result of the enemy attack on the Zaporizhzhia region.
Corruption scandal in Ukraine will not affect military support, says Atlantic Council expert
The corruption scandal in Ukraine may affect the level of economic support, but will not affect military aid, according to Adrian Karatnytskyi, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and former president of Freedom House.
Wife of first liquidator killed in Chornobyl accident dies in hospital
On the night of November 15, Natalia Khodymchuk, the wife of the first victim of the Chornobyl disaster, Valerii Khodemchuk, died after sustaining severe injuries in a Russian attack on Kyiv.
Zelensky: new measures coming in expanded Winter Support package
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that further elements of the winter support package will be introduced.
Ukrainian POW sentenced to six years in Russian penal colony
The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don has issued a “verdict” against 53-year-old serviceman of a Ukrainian tank brigade Vitalii Zaluzhnyi sentencing him to six years in a general-regime penal colony.
15 November 2025
Belgian FM: Russia’s strikes on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure are war crimes
Belgium strongly condemns the wave of Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, which must be clearly defined as war crimes.
Zelensky: Russia fails to meet another Putin deadline for capture of Pokrovsk and Kupiansk
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with key leaders in Ukraine's defense and security sector, during which he heard reports from intelligence agencies—the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense and the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine—on Russia's ability to continue the war and its plans for the coming months.
Russian army shells Dnipropetrovsk region with guided bombs, drones, and artillery throughout day, five people wounded
Russian troops shelled the Dnipropetrovsk region with FPV drones, guided aerial bombs, and artillery throughout the day, injuring five people.
Ukraine and Russia agree to exchange 1,200 prisoners – Umerov
As a result of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, the parties agreed to activate the Istanbul agreements and release 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners.
Russians strike fishermen with drone in Zaporizhzhia region, one dead and one wounded
Russian military struck fishermen on the coast of the Dnipro River in the village of Bilenke Pershe, Zaporizhzhia district, with an FPV drone, killing one fisherman and injuring another.
Lubinets announces probable execution of two Ukrainian prisoners by Russians
The Verkhovna Rada's Human Rights Commissioner, Dmytro Lubinets, has appealed to the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross in connection with a new case of Russian military personnel shooting Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Russian forces shell Komyshany in Kherson region, injuring woman
Russian troops shelled the village of Komyshany near Kherson, seriously injuring a local resident.
Energy workers restore power to some households in Chernihiv region
In Chernihiv region, energy workers have reduced the number of electricity consumers left without power after a Russian strike from 332,000 to 173,500.
Ukrainian drones wipe out S-400 missile systems in Russia’s Novorossiysk
Drones from the Alpha Special Operations Center of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) destroyed four launchers of the S-400 Triumf missile system and two radars in Novorossiysk.
Kallas confirms EU working on new sanctions package against Russia
The EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has confirmed that the European Union has begun work on a new package of sanctions against Russia.
Trump hopes Russia-Ukraine war to end soon
U.S. President Donald Trump called Russia’s war against Ukraine a “blood bath” and stressed that it must be stopped as soon as possible.
Ukraine’s EU membership would have strategic significance, French expert says
Ukraine’s membership in the European Union would have strategic significance, but the unresolved problem of corruption may slow the country’s progress toward European integration.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces strike Ryazan Oil Refinery, military train, several clusters of Russian personnel
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have struck the Ryazan Oil Refinery, a Nebo-U radar station, a military train, and several clusters of Russian personnel.
Ukrainian forces blow up road connecting Selydove and Pokrovsk
The Defense Forces of Ukraine have blown up the road from Selydove to Pokrovsk.
Russians strike energy facility in Chernihiv region, part of region without power
A strike by Russian forces has caused significant damage to a key energy infrastructure facility in the Nizhyn district, resulting in the loss of power to a large part of the Chernihiv region.
DIU receives €350,000 aid package from anonymous Dutch donor
Six active-duty units of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine received an aid package from an anonymous donor in the Netherlands.
Ukrainian units withdraw from Novovasylivske to more advantageous positions – Southern Defense Forces
Ukrainian units, due to the regrouping of combat formations, the change in the configuration of the line of contact, as well as the need to preserve the lives of service members, have been withdrawn from Novovasylivske to positions more favorable for defense.
Enemies shell Antonivka in Kherson region, one man killed
A resident was killed in the Kherson region as a result of Russian shelling of Antonivka.
President Trump claims progress in combating drug flows from Venezuela
President Donald Trump has stated that he has achieved progress regarding Venezuela in the fight against narcotics amid speculation that the United States is preparing to strike targets in that country.
Two men injured in Russian shelling in Kherson
Two men were taken to a hospital after being injured in Russian shelling of the Korabelnyi district of Kherson.
Russia becomes increasingly dependent on China – intelligence
Russia’s economy is growing ever more dependent on the export of energy resources and metals, most of which are sold to China.