Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that Ukrainian defenders improved their tactical position in Kupyansk, Kharkiv Oblast. Positions within the city have been strengthened and possible routes for enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups to penetrate have been blocked.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented awards in Dublin to the families of Irish volunteers who gave their lives for Ukraine. He presented the Order "For Courage" of the III degree to the relatives of Graham Dale, Robert Deegan, and Oleksandr Ryzhuk.
The first penguin of the new season was born at the Ukrainian Antarctic station "Akademik Vernadsky". This happened earlier than the traditional time, which may indicate warming in Antarctica.
At a meeting in the Kremlin on Tuesday, December 2, several options for a plan to resolve the war in Ukraine were discussed. Some of the US proposals are acceptable to Russia, others are not, and there is no compromise yet.
The head of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin, held an almost five-hour meeting with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Russian media called it "productive."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's readiness to immediately open three clusters in EU membership negotiations, and the rest by the end of this year. He emphasized that the European Commission recognizes that Ukraine can open three clusters, which is half.
The Netherlands plans to close centers for Ukrainian refugees in 2027, when the EU's temporary protection status expires. Around 135,000 Ukrainians will have to provide for their own housing and medical care.
Over the past day, November 28, 311 combat engagements took place on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The enemy launched one missile and 50 air strikes, using 1721 kamikaze drones.
Ukrainian officials Rustem Umerov and Serhiy Kyslytsia have traveled to the US to discuss a peace plan. They will meet with US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Florida.
As a result of the night attack on the Kyiv region, destruction was recorded in five districts, the city of Fastiv was left without electricity, and two people were injured. In Brovary district, 6 multi-story buildings were damaged, 52 people were evacuated.
On November 29, Poland activated military aviation and put ground-based air defense systems on alert in response to Russian strikes on Ukraine. These actions are preventive in nature to ensure the security of its airspace.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv on November 29, two people were killed and 15 more were injured, including one child. Damage to high-rise buildings and fires were recorded in several districts of the capital.
On Saturday, November 29, residents on the right bank of Kyiv experienced reduced water pressure in their homes, Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported. This occurred after a combined Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of November 29, which caused damage and power outages.
On November 28, the Russian army lost 910 servicemen, 15 armored combat vehicles, and 3 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 29.11.25 are estimated at 1,171,700 personnel.
On Saturday, November 29, the western part of Kyiv was left without electricity due to a combined Russian attack. Energy workers are working to restore supply.
In October, a record number of drone appearances were recorded over German military facilities, especially over the naval component. German police are investigating the possible involvement of Russian intelligence in these incidents.
On the morning of November 29, a large-scale air raid alert was declared in Ukraine due to the take-off of Russian MiG-31K aircraft, equipped with Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles. The Kyiv City Military Administration reported the threat of enemy missile use.
On November 29, cloudy weather with rain and snow in places is forecast in Ukraine. In Odesa region, light rain is expected at night, and fog is possible in most regions at night and in the morning.
The presidents of DR Congo and Rwanda will meet with Donald Trump in Washington next week to conclude a peace agreement. The US is mediating the conflict and plans to attract investments in Congo's mining sector.
The younger generation is increasingly consciously refusing to use generative AI, considering it unethical, environmentally harmful, and a threat to the creative sphere. They are creating an "AI veganism" movement, emphasizing injustice and undermining the value of human labor.
As a result of the attack on Kyiv, 11 people were injured, 5 of whom were hospitalized. Significant damage to residential buildings, fires, and destruction of facades were recorded in several districts of the capital.
According to the monitoring project DeepState, Russian troops advanced near Rivnopil and Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia. This update to the combat map occurred on November 29 at 01:25.
Former head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak announced his intention to go to the front after NABU and SAP searches of his home on November 28. He said he was ready for any consequences and felt discredited.
In the Hola Prystan district of Kherson region, kindergartens remain without heating due to lack of funding. Parents are forced to bundle up their children, and employees predict a complete lack of heat throughout the winter. The occupation authorities cannot solve the problem, and funding is being siphoned off in Henichesk, where the administration is engaged in ostentatious "repairs."
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv, a man died in the Sviatoshynskyi district. In total, 1 person was killed and 7 injured, including a child.
As a result of a Russian attack on the night of November 29, a multi-story building and a private house were damaged in Brovary, with injuries reported. 52 residents were evacuated, and three injured individuals were hospitalized.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak was shocked and confused after learning about Zelenskyy's decision to dismiss him from the post of head of the OP, although he was previously considered too influential to resign.
On the night of November 29, two drones from Ukraine crossed Moldova's airspace, leading to a temporary suspension of air traffic. The authorities have strengthened security measures, are checking the territory, and are monitoring the situation.
On the night of November 29, the Russian army attacked Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles. In several districts of the capital, as a result of the strikes, damage to high-rise buildings and a fire in the private sector were recorded. Seven people were reportedly injured, including a child.
Halyna Hryhorenko has been dismissed from the post of First Deputy Minister of Culture of Ukraine at her own request. She thanked the team and partners for a year of work, promising to release details later.
