In the temporarily occupied territories, Russians are turning children into cheap labor and effectively creating labor camps. This is reported by the National Resistance Center.
Russian troops destroyed the Khrushchev estate in the village of Lyfino, Sumy region, one of the most valuable architectural monuments of the region, overnight. The object, where Taras Shevchenko was a guest, completely lost its unique wooden elements.
A joint flight display of the American F-35 and the Russian Su-57E took place in Dubai. The UAE previously sought to acquire the F-35, and Saudi Arabia is considered a potential buyer of American aircraft.
Ukrainian intelligence intercepted a conversation with a resident of the Belgorod region, who spoke about eight aerial bombs dropped by Russian aviation on its own territory. This causes fires and destruction, as ammunition falls on the border areas of the Russian Federation due to technical malfunctions.
The government has initiated a large-scale audit in Ukraine's energy sector. According to Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, Energoatom was the first to be audited.
Russian authorities have added former Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov and economist Sergei Guriev to the list of "extremists and terrorists. " This allows their bank accounts to be frozen and labels them as a threat to the state.
Beijing has officially protested to Washington regarding the potential transfer of weapons by the American side to Taiwan.
At the Dubai Airshow, the Russians presented the Forpost-RE drone, a copy of the Israeli IAI Searcher Mk II, and the Pantsir-SMD-E air defense system. Both developments, according to Moscow, meet the current challenges of modern conflicts.
Finnish troops have begun artillery exercises in Lapland, near the Russian border, involving heavy artillery. Polish troops are also participating.
The Ukrainian defense industry has presented 370 new ammunition models, 250 of which are designed for unmanned systems. This was made possible by deregulation and the involvement of 76 new manufacturers in fulfilling state contracts.
Law enforcement officers have completed the investigation of a tax scheme that caused the budget to lose UAH 29 million; the indictment against three individuals has been sent to court. The scheme operated from 2019 to 2022, using the details of individual entrepreneurs and Uber's activities to conceal income.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the destruction of several critically important enemy targets on the territory of the Russian Federation and in temporarily occupied Crimea. The Ryazan oil refinery in Russia was hit.
Despite international talks on post-war settlement, Hamas is strengthening its influence in Gaza, controlling economic and administrative processes. Local residents report the group's expanded control over prices and collection of payments, while foreign states insist on its disarmament.
A significant part of the Chernihiv region was left without electricity after Russian shelling of an important energy facility in the Nizhyn district. Energy workers are ready to begin restoration work as soon as the security situation allows.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized a tanker carrying petrochemical cargo bound for Singapore. The seizure took place in the Persian Gulf due to alleged violations of transportation rules and the unauthorized transport of cargo.
ATESH partisans scouted the coordinates of a Russian enterprise in Orenburg that produces Oniks missiles and handed over the information to the Ukrainian Defense Forces. Agents thoroughly studied the plant, including workshops, warehouses, and security schemes, with the help of Ukrainian workers.
The Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine has completed the investigation into the illegal mining of kaolin worth almost UAH 190 million. The indictment has been sent to court against the head of the unit and a company specialist who illegally extracted 14,000 tons of kaolin.
Estonia will allocate €3. 5 million to Ukraine for the purchase of Starlink communication systems. The funds, earmarked for 2025, will be channeled through the IT Coalition, led by Estonia and Luxembourg.
In the Kharkiv district, Russian troops attacked a service vehicle with an FPV drone, killing a police officer. The occupiers also shelled other settlements in the Kharkiv region, using guided aerial bombs and drones.
The Russian online cinema PREMIER announced the filming of the series "The Other Side of the Coin" about "new recruits" at the front under the leadership of a veteran. Director Oleg Fomin promises to "preserve the truth," and the script was written by Nikolai Sidorov, a participant in the "SVO."
For the first time in 30 years, the United States did not send a delegation to the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, allowing China to take a central role in the global fight against warming. The Chinese pavilion dominates the summit, and its companies are presenting "green future" strategies, strengthening the country's influence.
Friedrich Merz faces a decline in popularity, with only 16% of Germans supporting him as a candidate. Economic forecasts are falling, and his coalition is paralyzed by internal conflicts.
On the morning of November 15, two people were killed and one woman was wounded in the Kherson region as a result of Russian shelling. A 37-year-old man died in Mykilske, and an 88-year-old woman died in Kherson from an artillery strike.
Trump stated that the situation between Thailand and Cambodia has stabilized after phone calls with the leaders of the countries. However, Thailand continues to demand an apology from Cambodia for the border mining incident.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering curtailing her country's pacifist policy of not allowing nuclear weapons on its territory. Nuclear strategic weapons may be deployed in Japan.
Starting today, applications can be submitted in Ukraine to receive 1000 hryvnias of "winter assistance. "
As a result of Russian shelling and drone attacks in Sumy region, six civilians, including a teenager, were injured. Apartment buildings, private houses, and infrastructure facilities in 13 communities were damaged.
Overnight, Russians launched over 130 attack UAVs and Kinzhal-type missiles at Ukraine. Ukrainian defenders managed to shoot down most of the targets, but there were hits and falling debris in several locations.
During the night, a fire broke out at an industrial enterprise in the Ryazan region after drone debris fell. Local residents suggest that an oil refinery could have been the target.
According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, only 29% of Americans support the elimination of drug suspects by the US military without trial. 51% of respondents oppose such actions, while the rest are undecided.
