Vadim Khlyudzinsky
In the temporarily occupied Luhansk region, the first reservists were mobilized, who were promised to be trained for security, but were immediately sent to training centers for two months. A center for military-patriotic education of youth for students and schoolchildren was also opened in Luhansk.
During November 15, 164 combat engagements were recorded at the front. Russia launched 39 air strikes and used 2,659 kamikaze drones.
On November 15, Russian troops shelled the Kherson region, killing three civilians in Mykilske and Kherson. Six more people were wounded in Kherson, Bilozerka, and Komyshany, and houses were damaged.
ATESH agents from the 39th Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces, which is currently assaulting Pokrovsk, report a worsening situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration. Currently, entire blocks are changing hands, but overall, the Russian offensive has slowed down.
G7 ambassadors noted the President of Ukraine's support for an independent investigation by NABU and SAPO into the energy corruption scandal. They expect Ukraine to continue its efforts in fighting corruption, which is key to Euro-Atlantic integration.
The Ministry of Social Policy informs that November 15, 2025, is the last day to submit an application for the "Schoolchild's Package" assistance. It can be processed online through the Diia application, with an ID card or international passport and a verified tax number.
On November 14, the NBU set the official dollar exchange rate at 42. 06 hryvnias, which is 2 kopecks more than on Wednesday. The official euro exchange rate is 48.88 hryvnias, and the zloty is 11.56 hryvnias.
The Kremlin consistently reaffirms its initial war demands, which include Ukraine's "neutrality," the removal of legitimate Ukrainian authorities, and the establishment of a pro-Russian government. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the war in Ukraine is intended to "reliably guarantee Russia's security" and "thwart NATO and EU plans" to turn Ukraine into a "puppet state."
On November 13, Russian troops lost 1,040 soldiers and 442 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 14.11.25 are estimated at over 1.1 million personnel.
On November 14, variable cloudiness without precipitation is forecast in Ukraine, with temperatures rising to +8-13°. In the morning, fogs are expected in the southern part, in Prykarpattia and most central regions.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of November 14, 1 person was killed and at least 24 were injured. SES units rescued over 40 people.
The State Border Guard Service released a video of the destruction of a Russian "turtle tank" near Pokrovsk. The fighters are also successfully destroying the enemy's logistics, leaving its advanced positions without weapons supplies.
As a result of the enemy attack on Kyiv region, six people were injured, including one child. Damage to private homes, warehouses, and cars was recorded in Fastiv, Vyshhorod, and Bucha districts.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces captured 21 Russian servicemen in the Dobropillya and Kostiantynivka directions of the Donetsk region. This replenishment of the exchange fund contributes to the return of Ukrainian defenders from captivity.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on November 14, the number of victims increased to 14 people, including a pregnant woman. Fires and damage were recorded in the Obolonskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, Desnianskyi, and Shevchenkivskyi districts of the capital.
US President Donald Trump plans to attend the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, which could signal a warming of relations between the US and Switzerland. This visit will give the Swiss government a chance to reset relations with the White House amid trade disputes.
On the night of November 14, the enemy massively attacked the Kyiv region with missiles and drones; a 55-year-old man in Bila Tserkva was injured. Fires of private houses, warehouses, and a car were recorded in several districts of the region.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on November 14, residential buildings in several districts were damaged, and 9 people were injured. Car fires were recorded, heating networks were damaged, and some buildings lacked heat and water supply.
On the night of November 14, Novorossiysk was attacked by drones, damaging the oil terminal at the Sheshkharis transshipment complex and causing a fire. Infrastructure facilities were damaged, and a large-scale fire broke out.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the launch of an operation called "Southern Spear" against drug cartels. The mission will take place under the leadership of the eponymous Joint Task Force and US Southern Command.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, a UAV hit a residential building in the Dniprovskyi district. Fires broke out in the Darnytskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, and Podilskyi districts, and there are wounded.
On the night of November 14, explosions occurred in Kyiv, air defense was working. A UAV hit a residential building in the Dniprovskyi district, medics were called.
On the evening of November 13, explosions occurred in occupied Donetsk, leading to a power outage for 3,100 subscribers in the Voroshylovsky and Kyivsky districts. The city was attacked by drones, possibly hitting the Donetsk Metallurgical Plant.
Rescuers extinguished a fire at an industrial facility in Sumy caused by a Russian strike. One person sought medical attention.
The Ukrainian national football team lost to France with a score of 4:0 in the penultimate round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Now Ukraine needs to defeat Iceland to continue fighting for a spot in the 2026 World Cup in the play-off matches.
The British company BBC has apologized to Donald Trump for an edited episode from the documentary Panorama, which created a false impression regarding his speech. The corporation also stated that it would no longer show the program, but rejected Trump's demands for $1 billion in compensation.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the dollar for November 12 at 42. 04 hryvnias, which is 3 kopecks more than the day before. The official exchange rate of the euro is 48.65 hryvnias, and the zloty is 11.50 hryvnias.
Donald Trump reacted to the Democrats' release of Jeffrey Epstein's letters, accusing them of spreading fabrications. He stated that Democrats are trying to distract from their failures, particularly the shutdown, which cost the country $1.5 trillion.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak met with the Ambassador of the European Union to Ukraine, Katarína Mathernová. They discussed, in particular, the prospects of Ukraine receiving a "reparations loan" from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets.
On November 12, Russian troops lost 1180 soldiers and 141 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 13.11.25 amount to 1,155,360 personnel.