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Ukraine’s General Staff said its forces struck a Russian airfield and a drone-launch facility overnight into November 15. Both sites support air attacks on Ukraine, according to the military account.
A Russian attack on an energy facility on the morning of November 15 left a significant number of customers without electricity in Zaporizhzhia and the surrounding region. The electricity company said restoration work was under way.
Russian forces have intensified mechanized attacks in the Dobropillia and Kostiantynivka sectors, ISW said. Ukrainian forces repelled an assault toward Khruzke on November 13.
Residents have been urged to avoid a section of Ivan Vazov Street where explosive objects may have been found. Authorities warned that the potentially dangerous area could extend much further.
An overnight Russian attack damaged energy infrastructure and an administrative building in Chornomorsk, in Ukraine’s Odesa region. Dumska reported that the city lost electricity.
The mayor of Russia’s Nizhnekamsk reported damage and injuries after a drone attack. Astra identified the petrochemical complex as the facility hit.
Russia launched 132 attack drones at Ukraine overnight into November 15, Ukraine’s Air Force said. Its preliminary assessment recorded impacts at 20 locations, with the attack still ongoing at 08:00.
Russian forces dropped at least eight guided aerial bombs on Zaporizhzhia on the evening of November 14, officials said. Preliminary reports listed five people injured and damage to apartment buildings and dozens of cars.
UNIAN cited Defence Ministry figures for logistics and evacuation missions, compared with 7,511 in January. Most ground robots serve transport and evacuation roles, military expert Ulrike Franke said.
Ukrainian commander Kyrylo Veres said Russia's proposed satellite network would pose a major problem for Ukraine if launched. He also said replacing Starlink would take time.
Ukrainian forces say Voskresenka in Zaporizhzhia region remains fully under their control. Troops filmed a video in the settlement and raised a Ukrainian flag to counter Russian capture claims.
Russia could use a proposed ceasefire in Kostiantynivka to build up forces for a possible advance north towards Druzhkivka, according to an ISW assessment reported by RBC-Ukraine.
Russia has fitted Iskander missiles with optical and radar seekers, The Telegraph reported. A Ukrainian presidential adviser linked their use to recent strikes on Kyiv bridges.
Russia launched 96 drones at Ukraine overnight into November 14, according to Ukraine’s Air Force. Preliminary figures recorded impacts at eight locations and falling debris at two others.
Starlink speed restrictions could prevent real-time control of jet-powered interceptor drones, Ukrainian commander Yurii Fedorenko said. He warned that this could weaken Ukraine’s air defence.
Paperwork for a licence allowing Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles remains unfinished at the Pentagon, UNIAN reports, citing two sources who spoke to journalist Alex Raufoglu.
An analysis of leaked Rosstat records puts Russian deaths at or near the front at at least 450,000 through late summer 2026, according to Novynarnia’s account of Financial Times reporting. Delays in death registration leave the figures incomplete.
Ukraine's navy struck three drone facilities in Rostov-on-Don overnight into November 13, the General Staff said. The command said the strikes targeted production, storage and repairs to reduce drone supplies to Russian forces.
Ukraine's Defence Ministry said drone strikes hit more than 41,000 Russian service members in October 2026, including nearly 24,000 killed. It called the monthly total a record for its eBaly programme.
Ukraine's Air Assault Forces commander Oleh Apostol said personnel replenishment had not changed significantly. Units on the most difficult sections of the front receive priority for reinforcements.
At least four people, including two children, were injured in a Russian strike on a five-storey apartment building in Zaporizhzhia, the regional governor said. Apartments and cars caught fire.
Two of the injured are in serious condition after the November 13 morning attack. A private home and cars were damaged.
Center for Civil Liberties expert Mykhailo Savva described detention sites across Russia and occupied territories, saying civilians face torture to extract confessions.
DeepState analysts described an extremely difficult situation in Kostiantynivka and rejected Vladimir Putin’s proposed humanitarian mission, calling instead for Russian assaults and shelling to stop.
At least two clips were filmed in occupied Toretsk and Pivnichne, according to the OSINT researcher. Russia’s Defence Ministry presented the footage as mine clearance in Kostiantynivka.
Two Russian missiles struck a Naftogaz oil and gas facility, damaging equipment, the company said. No one was injured, as all workers were in shelter.
Ukrainian troops evacuated a severely wounded serviceman by StarGate drone after ground evacuation proved impossible, RBC-Ukraine reported. Military personnel said he was the sixth wounded person evacuated using the drone.
Ukraine’s 7th Rapid Response Corps said its Apachi drone battalion struck a Russian Molniya drone control post in Huliaipole. The corps said the site was used to attack Ukrainian positions.
The database records Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine, UNIAN reports. The outlet also describes arrests of people photographing military graves, citing Politico.
Russian troops in occupied Oleshky have shown little activity on the streets since a ceasefire ended, Ukrainian marine spokesperson Pavlo Drohal said. He also claimed Ukrainian forces control the airspace over the city.
Explosions were heard in Kyiv overnight into November 12 after a ballistic missile warning, RBC-Ukraine reported. City authorities urged residents to take shelter until the air raid alert ended.
Czech Deputy Prime Minister Karel Havlíček said a possible transfer of 12 additional aircraft had preliminary backing, following four confirmed earlier. The aircraft are intended for shooting down drones.
Ukraine’s navy said the 426th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment flew an explosive ground robot across the Dnipro to strike a Russian drone crew’s position on the occupied left bank.
The reported deaths span nearly 100 countries in Russia's war against Ukraine. Bloomberg's analysis points to rising foreign deaths and recruitment across several countries.
Dwindling stocks and limits on production could constrain Italian deliveries of missiles for Ukraine’s SAMP/T air-defence system. The reported restrictions remain a possibility.
Ukraine’s 7th Air Assault Corps said troops destroyed or hit more than 400 Russian motor vehicles and motorcycles over the past week. It also reported targeting supply routes to Huliaipole, which it described as important to Russian plans for a further advance.
One other person was injured in the Saltivskyi district, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov. A car was burning at the impact site as services assessed the aftermath.
A drone struck school grounds in Yahotyn while 171 children, teachers and staff were in a shelter, according to official Tymur Tkachenko. The strike sparked a fire and damaged nearby property.
Two of the injured were in serious condition, according to Odesa regional governor Oleh Kiper. Nearby homes and cars were also damaged.
Aviation expert Anatolii Khrapchynskyi says Europe should develop its own missile defence production while seeking Patriot interceptors for Ukraine. Expanding production would take time.
Powerus co-founder Brett Velicovich says Russia’s jet-powered strike drone poses a serious challenge to Ukrainian air defences and requires jet-powered interceptors.
Ukraine expects its first Swedish Gripen fighters in January–February, possibly February, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Kyiv plans to use them against Shahed drones as part of its air defences.
Russian drones targeted Kryvyi Rih on the evening of November 10, with critical infrastructure in their sights, according to local officials. Residents were urged to stay in shelters as the attack continued.
Ukraine’s Air Force reported preliminary results from Russia’s daytime attack on November 10. Several Russian drones remained airborne as air-defence operations continued.
Ukraine's 412th Nemesis Unmanned Systems Brigade said it struck Russian drone-launch infrastructure at Donetsk airport. The brigade described targeting launch sites alongside intercepting airborne drones.
The Ukrainian Team volunteer group delivered two generators, its head Artur Palatnyi said. A regiment representative said the equipment would support drone operations and help protect infantry units.
The defence ministers reviewed missile integration projects and ways to accelerate air-defence missile deliveries as Ukraine seeks stronger protection against aerial threats.
Russia launched 162 drones and an Iskander-M ballistic missile overnight into November 10, Ukraine’s Air Force said. The military reported impacts at 19 locations.
Defense Express analysts say Russia has decided to increase production despite the systems' vulnerability to drones. They suggest high firepower could explain its continued reliance on the weapons.
Anatolii Khrapchynskyi links the relocation to Ukraine’s long-range strike capabilities. He says Russia is seeking to preserve the aircraft that underpin the airborne component of its nuclear triad.
Ukraine’s Southern grouping of forces said a strike hit Russia’s Rubikon unit near occupied Berdiansk, with the target 107 kilometres from the front line.
Ukraine's 7th Air Assault Corps says Russian troops have shifted from moving in small groups to attempting infiltration individually.
European interceptor stocks are at minimum levels, according to Bloomberg. Ukraine is expected to receive 600 German-made PAC-2 missiles in 2027–2028.
All three were taken to hospital, with one in serious condition, according to Ukrenergo.
Two people were provisionally reported wounded in Zaporizhzhia, while three men were hospitalised after shelling in Derhachi, Kharkiv region.
The General Staff reported 23 Russian attacks in the Kostiantynivka sector and 19 in the Pokrovsk sector in its latest daily update.
The General Staff reported 2,597 drones deployed by Russia and put the effectiveness of Ukraine’s response at more than 87%.
Foreign Affairs authors warn that winter attacks could outpace repairs, according to UNIAN’s account of their analysis.
Pavlo Lakiichuk expects a shift within one or two months as Russia seeks cheaper weapons it can produce in greater numbers.
Ukraine’s Air Force communications chief questioned how long Russia could sustain such attacks and stressed the need for interceptors.
Two children were among those hurt, the regional governor said. Two people were taken to a regional hospital.
Reserve Ukrainian Air Force officer Anatolii Khrapchynskyi said strikes across several regions complicate Russia’s efforts to protect key sites.
The troops walked 18 kilometres over three days to reach an evacuation point, according to the 65th Mechanised Brigade.
Proliska’s crew escaped moments before the strike on a Swiss-donated armoured vehicle, according to the mission’s head.
The company said no employees or customers were hurt and that it was assessing damage and options for restoring operations.
The 16th Separate Support Brigade uses a wheeled platform to install obstacles while an operator controls it remotely, the Ground Forces say.
Morning attacks damaged windows near a university and struck a private home, according to Cherkasy regional authorities.
Authorities reported one person killed and one injured after a private enterprise was attacked again on October 21.
Ukraine Facility Platform's forecast links energy strikes to pressure on civilians, the economy and peace negotiations.
The preliminary casualty report followed a strike on the Epicentr shopping centre in Ukraine's Mykolaiv region on October 20.
Anatolii Khrapchynskyi credits automatic turrets, interceptor drones and partner assistance, while noting continued reliance on conventional interception systems.
The Ukrainian president gave the estimate in his October 12 evening address. Novynarnia did not specify the counting period or provide independent corroboration.
Yevhenii Khmara reported successful hits during talks with Germany's Boris Pistorius and called for more air defence supplies.
Ukraine is seeking additional air defence support and F-16 ammunition from partners, the president said.
The company says a letter of intent has been signed, with the first thousands of drones potentially reaching Ukraine before the end of 2026.
The General Staff also reported strikes on a drone launch site near Donetsk, command posts and military depots on October 7–8.
United Aircraft Corporation said the aircraft had completed factory tests. It did not disclose the size of the batch.
The Sicheslav brigade said its robot was returning from a combat mission on the Pokrovsk front when a Russian FPV drone pursued it.
Anatolii Khrapchynskyi says Russia may be seeking speeds that force Ukraine to use more expensive air defence missiles.
The consequences of the overnight attack on October 7 and information about possible casualties were still being assessed.
The regiment reported pushing Russian troops back near Hruzke and Novomykolaivka in the Dobropillia sector.
Investigators allege Sergei Pinchuk ordered the July 2024 attack on an apartment building that killed 13 people, including five children.
Regional authorities said a 16-year-old boy suffered minor injuries and a woman received help at the scene; children at a damaged kindergarten were unharmed.
The General Staff said Ukrainian forces hit military targets in occupied parts of Donetsk, Luhansk and Kherson regions on October 5–6.
One person was killed and seven were hurt aboard a Marshall Islands-flagged vessel carrying rapeseed oil, according to Odesa’s regional governor.
The Ukrainian POW coordination headquarters put the average monthly difference at about 107. The figures concern new captures, rather than total prisoners held.
Robert Brovdi reported 2,699 Russian casualties from his units’ operations on October 1–5, up 39.7% from the same five days in September.
The president asked partners for more protection against ballistic missiles, calling infrastructure defence the main current challenge.