The US Navy's Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group entered the Caribbean Sea on November 16, joining US forces in the region. This comes amid rising tensions and the Trump administration's efforts to combat criminal networks.
The enemy attacked energy infrastructure in Kharkiv, Sumy, Chernihiv, Odesa, and Donetsk regions. Hourly power outage schedules and power limitations are applied from 00:00 to 23:59 in most regions of Ukraine.
Over the past day, 216 combat engagements took place on the front line, which is almost a quarter more than the day before. The largest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy carried out 75 assault operations.
In two days, 5 million Ukrainians applied for the state program "Winter Support", including 951,613 applications for children. The funds will arrive within 10 days and can be used for utility services, medicines, Ukrainian-made products (except excisable goods), books, charitable contributions, or postal services.
On the night of November 17, Russia attacked Ukraine with two Iskander-M missiles and 128 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 91 enemy drones.
Russia attacked port infrastructure in Odesa region overnight, damaging civilian vessels and causing power outages. In Donetsk region, there are water and heat supply disruptions, in Kharkiv region, Russia attacked energy facilities, and in Dnipropetrovsk region, it attacked the railway.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to sign agreements with France on the supply of air defense systems, missiles, and fighter jets. Sources report plans for Rafale fighter jets and additional SAMP/T air defense systems.
An IMF mission led by Gavin Gray has begun discussions with Ukrainian authorities on a new extended financing program. The discussions focus on economic policies, including fiscal and monetary areas, as well as structural reforms to strengthen governance and combat corruption.
In Poland, a section of the track on the line leading to the Polish-Ukrainian border has been damaged. Prime Minister Tusk did not rule out sabotage, and the services are conducting an investigation.
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris on Monday. The meeting will reaffirm France's commitment to Ukraine and discuss bilateral cooperation in the energy, economic, and defense sectors.
Five people died as a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of November 14. This was reported by the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Timur Tkachenko.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed personnel changes in the government with Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko. This happened after the announcement of an investigation into a large-scale corruption case in the energy sector, which Zelenskyy reported on social media on November 14.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, the number of injured increased to 34 people, and four residents of the Desnianskyi district died. Search and rescue operations are ongoing at the site of the Russian drone strike on a 9-story building.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reported an increase in recessionary trends in the Russian economy, with a noticeable deterioration in the manufacturing industry. In the first three quarters of 2025, a decrease in production volumes was recorded in 70% of the main types of economic activity.
Ukraine harvested almost 48 million tons of grain from 84% of the sown area, including 22. 9 million tons of wheat and 17.9 million tons of corn. Also, 16.8 million tons of oilseeds and 9.2 million tons of sugar beets were harvested.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has published a video of Ukrainian "long Neptunes" in action. These missiles, known as the long-range version of the R-360 "Neptune", are capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 1000 km.
As a result of the massive Russian attack on Kyiv, 30 people were injured, and four died. The search operation continues, there is damage to residential buildings in 7 districts.
Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk has suspended oil exports after a drone attack. The oil pipeline monopoly Transneft has suspended oil supplies to the port.
President Zelenskyy reported the successful downing of 14 Russian missiles, including aeroballistic and ballistic ones, and the use of "long Neptunes" against Russian territory. Diplomats have been instructed to inform partners about Russian attacks on residential areas of Kyiv and energy facilities.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine reported that Russia plans to recruit 12,000 workers from North Korea by the end of 2025 to work at enterprises in Tatarstan. These workers will be involved in the production of Shahed/Geran-type drones, which Russia uses to attack Ukraine's civilian infrastructure.
As a result of Russian shelling of energy facilities in Donetsk, Kyiv, and Odesa regions, power outages occurred. In most regions of Ukraine, hourly power outage schedules will be in effect until the end of today.
The U. S. Coast Guard said it was tracking a Russian military vessel spotted 15 nautical miles south of Oahu, Hawaii. An HC-130 Hercules aircraft and the cutter William Hart flew over and passed near the Russian intelligence ship Karelia.
Overnight, Russia launched 19 missiles, including 13 ballistic missiles, and 430 drones at Ukraine, targeting critical infrastructure. 405 drones and 14 missiles were neutralized, including 2 out of 3 Kinzhals.
Mitsubishi will release a new flagship crossover based on a pickup truck by the end of next year. The model's name is unknown, but it could be the successor to the Montero/Pajero.
Brent crude futures rose 1. 97% to $64.25 a barrel, and WTI gained 2.13% to $59.94. This happened after a drone attack on an oil depot in Novorossiysk, raising concerns about supplies.
Four people were killed and 27 injured, including two children, as a result of the night attack. 15 victims were hospitalized, and all received medical assistance.
UK health authorities are warning of a particularly severe flu season in the Northern Hemisphere. This is due to a new H3N2 strain that has several mutations and has already caused an early start to the flu season in the UK.
Over the past day, 172 combat engagements were recorded on the front, which is almost a quarter less than the day before. The Pokrovsk direction remains the epicenter, accounting for almost a third of the combat engagements.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket for the first time, carrying two NASA satellites to Mars and landing the first stage on a sea platform. The Escapade mission, costing less than $100 million, will study Mars' atmosphere.
In Kyiv, three people were killed and 26 residents were injured, including two children, as a result of a combined attack. Nine people were hospitalized, including a pregnant woman.
