Putin knows that using nuclear weapons would cost him dearly – German expert
Russia is unlikely to dare use nuclear weapons against NATO or Ukraine because it knows the response would be extremely painful.
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17-year-old girl killed and 11 people injured in Kharkiv region in Russian strikes
In the Kharkiv region, five settlements were hit by Russian strikes yesterday, November 18. A 17-year-old girl was killed and 11 people were injured, including a 16-year-old boy.
War update: 151 clashes reported on frontline over past day
On November 17, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 151 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 960 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine — from February 24, 2022, to November 18, 2025 — amount to approximately 1,160,380 personnel, including 960 losses in the past day alone.
Power outage schedules operating round-the-clock in several regions of Ukraine
In most regions of Ukraine on Tuesday, November 18, electricity consumption will be limited, and schedules for all consumers will be in effect from 00:00 to 23:59.
Minor killed, nine people injured in Russian missile strike on Kharkiv region
In the town of Berestyn, Kharkiv region, a 17-year-old girl was killed as a result of a missile strike by Russian forces; nine people were injured, seven of whom were taken to hospital with blast injuries.
DIU publishes new data on foreign equipment in Russian weapons
The Defense Intelligence Ukraine (DIU) has released new data on foreign-made equipment that Russia uses in the production of unified gliding and correction modules for aerial bombs (UMPK), as well as in missiles and artillery ammunition.
Partisans gather intelligence on Russian military facilities on Gulf of Finland
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement conducted reconnaissance of three key Russian military facilities south of St. Petersburg that supply weapons to the Russian Black Sea Fleet and carry out repressive actions in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
17 November 2025
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.
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.
Adrian Karatnycky, U.S. Atlantic Council expert
The “magic bullet” for influencing Putin is military and financial support for Ukraine
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.
Power outages in four regions due to Russian attacks – Ukrenergo
As a result of drone attacks during the night and on Monday morning, November 17, consumers in the Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Odesa regions are without power; by the end of the day, hourly blackout schedules ranging from 1 to 4 stages will be in effect.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Power outage schedules to be in effect on Mon
In most regions of Ukraine on Monday, November 17, electricity consumption will be limited, with schedules for both residential and industrial consumers in effect from 00:00 to 23:59.
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
‘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.
Power supply restored in Sumy community after nighttime drone attack
Power supply has been restored in the Sumy community after it was cut off following a nighttime attack by Russian drones.
In Kherson region, Russians shell apartment buildings, minibus, and police car: Dead and injured reported
In the Kherson region, Russian forces shelled apartment buildings, power lines, a minibus, and a police service vehicle over the past day.
Russia uses about 1,000 drones, 980 guided aerial bombs, and 36 missiles against Ukraine in one week — Zelensky
Russia launched about 1,000 strike drones, nearly 980 guided aerial bombs, and 36 missiles of various types against Ukraine in one week.
Russia uses about 1,000 drones, 980 guided aerial bombs, and 36 missiles against Ukraine in one week — Zelensky
Russia launched about 1,000 strike drones, nearly 980 guided aerial bombs, and 36 missiles of various types against Ukraine in one week.