Olga Rozgon
12 people in 12 days: Trump sets unique record with ministerial appointments
Donald Trump has appointed 12 ministers in 12 days, an unprecedented feat in US history. This is five times faster than Biden's record and four times faster than his own previous term.
Plus 1,560 occupants, 15 tanks and 30 artillery pieces: General Staff updates data on enemy losses
Over the past day, Ukrainian troops eliminated 1560 Russian occupants. Also, 15 tanks, 38 armored personnel carriers and other enemy military equipment were destroyed.
Rains with sleet, but relatively warm: weather forecast for November 18
On November 18, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings and temperatures up to +13 degrees. In the west and north, there will be rains with sleet, in some places wind gusts up to 20 m/s.
There are 2 enemy missile launchers in the Black Sea: total volley of up to 8 missiles
In the Black Sea, there are 2 Russian ships with Kalibr missiles with a total of 8 missiles. There are 3 ships with 24 missiles in the Mediterranean, and no enemy ships in the Sea of Azov.
Kim Jong-un vows to build up DPRK's nuclear capabilities “limitlessly” - Bloomberg
The DPRK leader declared his intention to unlimitedly strengthen its nuclear capabilities through US cooperation with Japan and South Korea. He accused the United States of destabilizing the region and prolonging the war in Ukraine.
Invaders conducted “retraining” of 40 teachers from temporarily occupied Enerhodar region - CPJ
Russia conducted “retraining” of 40 Russian language teachers from occupied Enerhodar and the surrounding area. The collaborating teachers were tasked with identifying pro-Ukrainian sentiments among children.
Britain successfully tests SPEAR cruise missile with a range of up to 100 km
The British military has successfully tested the SPEAR guided missile with a range of up to 100 km. The missile is designed for the F-35 and can destroy air defense systems, ships, tanks and other targets.
russia claims drone attack on moscow
On the night of November 18, Moscow Region reported the downing of two drones flying toward the Russian capital. According to Mayor Sobyanin, there was no damage or casualties in the Ramensky and Pavlovo-Posad districts.
Finnish Foreign Minister urges not to call Putin anymore
Elina Valtonen called on Western leaders not to compete for the Kremlin's attention and to stop having phone conversations with Putin. She emphasized the need for coordinated communication with Russia together with Ukraine.
The watch of the ship's captain who saved the passengers of the Titanic was sold at auction for a record price
Tiffany & Co. gold watch of Captain Rostron, who saved 705 passengers of the Titanic, was sold for 1.56 million pounds. This is the largest amount ever paid for ship-related memorabilia.
Trump's son calls those responsible for authorizing long-range strikes on Russia “imbeciles”
Donald Trump Jr. called those who allowed Ukraine to launch long-range strikes against Russia “imbeciles.” He believes that this decision could lead to World War III.
In Germany, people who bring knives to Christmas markets will be fined 10 thousand euros
Germany has set a fine of up to 10,000 euros for carrying knives at Christmas markets. The ban has been in effect since October 31, but does not apply to traders, emergency workers, or fair participants.
Japan is considering strengthening sanctions against Russia and the DPRK because of their cooperation
The Japanese government is considering strengthening sanctions against Russia and the DPRK due to the development of their cooperation. Tokyo is concerned about the impact of this cooperation on security in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region.
In the TOT of Kherson region, Russians brutally deal with stray animals - Resistance
In the occupied territories of the Kherson region, Russians are gathering stray dogs and cats in “shelters”. The animals find themselves in terrible conditions, where they fall victim to hunger and disease, and some are shot on the streets.
Trump may be preparing a tribunal for those involved in the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan - NBC
Trump's transition team is compiling a list of military personnel for a possible tribunal to withdraw from Afghanistan in 2021. Treason charges and the creation of a special commission to investigate are being considered.
An enemy drone was recovered from the Kyiv reservoir
A Russian drone was found in the Kyiv Reservoir near the village of Lebedivka. SES divers removed the safe remains of the UAV from the water.
Russian troops shelled Sumy again: the city lost power
Russian troops launched a missile attack on the critical infrastructure of Sumy at 00:10. As a result of the attack, the city was left without electricity, and emergency services are working to eliminate the consequences.
Putin is not interested in peace and is not ready for negotiations - Macron
The French president said that Putin is not interested in peace and plans to intensify hostilities. Macron emphasized the need to force Russia to end the war and start negotiations under international law.
Turkey closes airspace for Israeli President's plane
Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog has canceled his visit to the UN climate conference in Baku because Turkey refused to grant him permission to fly over. Officially, the reason for the cancellation was “security concerns.
Ukrainian Armed Forces record 134 combat engagements in the frontline, most attacks in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors - General Staff
Over the last day, 134 combat engagements were registered, 53 of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy launched a massive missile and air strike using 130 missiles and 98 air defense systems.
The missiles will speak for themselves: Zelensky on authorizing strikes on Russia
The President of Ukraine commented on the information about the authorization of the United States, Britain and France to use long-range missiles against Russia. Zelenskyy said that “the missiles will speak for themselves” and that such things are not announced.
TikTok's parent company was valued at $300 billion
TikTok's parent company reached a record $300 billion valuation during a share buyback. ByteDance may lose the US market if it does not sell TikTok by mid-January.
Missile strike on Sumy kills eight people, including two children
A Russian missile strike on a nine-story building in Sumy killed 8 people, including 2 children. More than 400 residents were evacuated, dozens were injured, and the rescue operation continues.
Biden urges Xi Jinping to convince DPRK not to help Russia
At the APEC summit, Biden urged Xi Jinping to persuade North Korea not to provide military assistance to Russia. The leaders also agreed on human control over nuclear weapons without the use of artificial intelligence.
Russians attacked a nine-story building in Sumy: there are dead and wounded, including children - Zelensky
Russian troops launched a missile attack on a nine-story building in Sumy. There are dead and wounded, including children, and the rescue operation continues.
An underwater earthquake struck off the coast of Japan
An underwater earthquake with a magnitude of 6 occurred off the coast of Japan at a depth of 10 km. Within five hours, 6 more tremors were recorded, and sea level fluctuations are expected in coastal regions.
France and Britain allow Ukraine to strike Russia with SCALP/Storm Shadow missiles - Le Figaro
France and Britain authorized Ukraine to launch SCALP/Storm Shadow missiles deep into Russian territory.
Moldova's Foreign Ministry confirms that Russian missiles and drones violated the country's airspace
The Moldovan Foreign Ministry confirmed that Russian missiles and drones violated its airspace during the November 17 attack on Ukraine. Local residents spotted low-flying objects over villages.
There are 2 Russian missile carriers in the Black Sea with a total volley of up to 24 missiles
In the Black Sea, there are 4 Russian ships with Kalibr cruise missiles capable of launching up to 24 missiles. There are 3 ships with the same capability in the Mediterranean.
Kyiv may introduce blackout schedules due to threat of missile attack
Kyiv may introduce schedules of emergency power outages due to the threat of a missile strike. This is a preventive measure, KCMA reported.