Julia Shramko
The Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure reported a repeated hit on the vessel "Virat," which resulted in minor damage to its starboard side. The fire on the tanker "Kairos," which caught fire during a voyage between Egypt and Russia, was also extinguished, and the crew was evacuated.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has suspended all asylum decisions following a shooting targeting members of the National Guard in Washington. This decision comes after Trump's announcement to suspend migration from certain countries and halt visa issuance for travelers with Afghan passports.
In Pokrovsk, search and assault operations and the elimination of the enemy in urban areas are ongoing. In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces stopped 82 assault actions of the aggressor, neutralizing 86 occupiers.
On the night of November 29, Russia attacked Ukraine with 36 missiles and 596 drones, with the main strike targeting the Kyiv region. Air defense shot down 19 missiles, including one "Kinzhal", and 558 drones.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 3 dead and dozens wounded as a result of Russia's massive night attack with approximately 36 missiles and 600 drones. The main targets were energy and civilian infrastructure, leading to damage and fires in residential buildings.
Brovary, Kyiv region, came under attack by enemy UAVs, several strikes were recorded. Private houses, cars, and apartment buildings were damaged, there are dead and wounded.
As a result of the enemy's night attack on the capital, the number of victims has risen to 29. Two people died, 19 injured are in hospitals.
The UK has announced the collapse of talks to join the EU's SAFE defense fund, a setback for the post-Brexit reset of relations. The country rejected EU demands to contribute billions of euros for access, despite the fact that its defense industry can still participate in projects under third-country conditions.
As a result of Russia's massive missile and drone attack on the energy infrastructure of Kyiv and five regions, over 500,000 consumers in the capital, 100,000 in Kyiv Oblast, and almost 8,000 in Kharkiv Oblast were left without electricity. Hourly blackout schedules are being applied throughout Ukraine.
As a result of a massive combined Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of November 29, 27 people were injured, two died. 17 injured, including a child, were hospitalized.
As a result of a drone attack on the Afipsky Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, a fire broke out, covering an area of 250 square meters. There were no casualties, personnel were evacuated, and some technical equipment was damaged.
Airlines worldwide have canceled hundreds of flights due to a serious software glitch in Airbus SE, threatening to disrupt the holiday travel season. The European aviation safety regulator is demanding a software update for over 6,500 A320 aircraft, some of which will require grounding for repairs.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's trip to Moscow on November 28. Merz recalled that after Orban's previous visit to the Kremlin in July 2024, Russia intensified airstrikes on Ukraine.
The price of silver surged to a record high, exceeding $54. 76 per ounce, driven by hopes of a US Federal Reserve rate cut and a supply shortage. The London silver market reported a severe supply deficit, impacting prices in Shanghai and New York.
Since the beginning of the academic year, over 2,600 schools from 24 regions of Ukraine have joined the "Mriya" educational ecosystem. During this period, 26.2 million grades have been assigned, 5.4 million homework assignments have been sent, and 400,000 users have been connected.
A new study has found that tattoo ink rapidly travels to the lymphatic system, where it can remain for months, kill immune cells, and disrupt the body's response to vaccines. This raises public health concerns as tattooing becomes increasingly common.
Kharkiv police identified all participants in the fight involving minors, a video of which was circulated on social media. The incident occurred in a park on Yuriev Boulevard, and an investigation is underway.
The Ministry of Economy denied information about the curtailment of the "National Cashback" program, promising payments for September on November 29-30. 3.8 million Ukrainians will receive over 598 million hryvnias, which can be spent on utility services, medicines, books, postal services, and charity.
The Congress of European Gymnastics voted to reinstate Russian athletes to competitions. This allegedly opens access to qualifying tournaments for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
A German court has issued an arrest warrant for a 49-year-old Ukrainian in connection with the Nord Stream pipeline explosions. Kuznetsov himself denies his involvement.
In Chernivtsi, a 30-year-old man was detained for committing arson in the synagogue on Yaroslava Mudroho Street. The perpetrator is registered with a specialized medical institution, and criminal proceedings have been initiated.
Ukraine is completing the 2025 harvest, having collected 52. 58 million tons of grain crops from 89% of the sown areas. In total, up to 60 million tons of grain and up to 20 million tons of oilseeds are expected.
In 2026, the Mercedes-Benz CLE will undergo a facelift to match the style of new models. The update will include a new front fascia, a larger grille, and the fourth-generation MBUX infotainment system.
EU countries are increasing pressure on Belgium to unblock 140 billion euros of frozen Russian reserves. Belgium is accused of concealing information about tax revenues received from these assets.
The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the shooting of a Ukrainian prisoner of war in November 2025. The occupiers beat him with a rifle butt and then killed him near the village of Hnativka, Pokrovsk district.
The 33rd Separate Assault Regiment of the Ground Forces and other units stabilized the front near Huliaipole. They contained the offensive and regained control of the situation in the area.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the hit on the Saratov Oil Refinery on the night of November 28, where explosions and a fire were recorded. A UAV storage site at the Saki airfield and fuel and lubricant depots in Donetsk and Luhansk regions were also hit.
The death toll from floods in southern Thailand has reached 145 people, with over 3. 6 million affected. The waters have begun to recede, revealing the devastating consequences of the disaster.
Donald Trump asked a journalist, "Are you clueless?" during a press conference. This happened after he announced the death of Sarah Backstrom, one of two National Guard service members wounded in the attack.
The main parameters of the US-backed peace plan for Ukraine and Russia were handed over to the Kremlin after negotiations in Geneva. The plan will be discussed next week in Moscow.