On Thursday, November 13, explosions occurred in Nizhnekamsk. Damage to the atmospheric-vacuum oil distillation unit of the refinery is reported.
In October, Kyiv subway escalators stopped 553 times, mostly due to passenger inattention. The most frequent violations include running on the escalator and not holding the handrails.
The occupiers struck Mykolaiv with a drone and attacked civilians in the Borova community in the Kharkiv region.
The defense of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in Donetsk region continues, Russian occupiers have no success in the offensive on Rivne. The spokesman for the Russian dictator and the Russian foreign minister are asking Trump to return to talks with Putin about peace.
Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov called for the destruction of Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Sumy, and Dnipro. He stated that Russia allegedly "first warns, then destroys," which the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council considers a continuation of the war.
Ukraine is ready for negotiations with the Russians for a truce that Trump seeks. Zelenskyy believes that Trump can push Putin to negotiations, as Russians respect the US and Trump.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia aims to achieve victory in Pokrovsk and seize the entire Donetsk region. This is intended to convince US President Donald Trump that Ukraine should withdraw its troops from the entire eastern Donbas.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged EU allies to overcome differences on using frozen Russian assets, as new funding is critical for the country's economy. The EU has postponed a decision until December on using Russian state assets to provide Ukraine with €140 billion in loans, facing objections from Belgium and Slovakia.
A Mayan sculpture depicting the face of an elderly man, dating back to the Preclassic period, has been found in Mexico. The artifact was discovered in the foundation of an oval enclosure in the village of Sierra Papacal.
Due to daily shelling by Russian occupiers, it is impossible to deliver humanitarian aid to Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. Ukrainian military personnel are the only ones helping the civilian population trying to leave these settlements.
This decision caused controversy between the city hall and the state government, which could escalate into a lawsuit.
The escalation of the situation on the border between Cambodia and Thailand on November 12 led to the death of one person. Thailand demands an apology from Cambodia over accusations of laying new mines that injured a soldier.
In 2024-2025 alone, over 600 servicemen died in the Central Military District. Causes include suicides, food poisoning, and drugs.
The NACP launched an official investigation due to public outcry following the publication of NABU materials in which the NACP is mentioned. The agency also sent an official request to NABU for additional information.
Ukrainian defenders left their positions in the Rivnopil area of Zaporizhzhia Oblast late in the evening on November 11. This decision was made to preserve the lives of personnel.
Donald Trump sent a letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, urging him to consider pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of corruption. Netanyahu denies the charges, which include receiving gifts worth nearly 700,000 shekels.
The postponement of Grand Theft Auto 6's release to November 2026 caused a reaction in the Polish Sejm. They called it a "real scandal."
The decision is based on national security considerations, as the site is located 300 meters from the Australian Parliament.
The State Bureau of Investigation has blocked a large-scale scheme of illegal sale of over 700 tons of special diesel fuel intended for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, worth about UAH 28 million. Two servicemen were detained for organizing the sale of fuel in Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Chernivtsi regions.
According to the Serbian leader, his country found itself "between a hammer and an anvil. " This is what forces Belgrade to invest heavily in its own defense.
In the Brazilian city of Belém, protesters stormed the venue of the COP30 climate talks, resulting in minor injuries to two UN staff members. The activists demanded an end to deforestation in the Amazon.
Ukraine is rapidly developing its own drone production, manufacturing about 4 million units annually. This has strengthened its market position and met demand, particularly from the US and NATO.
The Russian command is punishing unsatisfactory troop replenishment, especially in the Far East. Those responsible for recruitment, mainly sergeants and officers, are being transferred to assault units.
In October 2025, Ukraine's car fleet was replenished with almost 10. 5 thousand electric vehicles, which is 145% more than in October 2024. The majority were passenger cars, of which 2406 were new and 7815 were used.
Scientists have found an ancient Celtic surgical scalpel, 2,300 years old, used for skull trepanation. This discovery was made at a Celtic settlement site in the Masovian Voivodeship.
Eggs and vegetables saw the largest price increases, rising by 11. 0% and 10.4% respectively.
The staffing level of TCCs is below 40%, and employees often work without days off and vacations, said Olha Reshetylova. She also condemned cases where, after being delivered to the TCC, conscripts disappear from contact with their relatives.
Iran is increasing its missile production, preparing its arsenal to overcome Israeli missile defense. Iran's foreign minister stated that the country's missile capability significantly exceeds what it was during the 12-day war with Israel.
The investigation into the former chairman of the board of the private company "Blakytne Palyvo" has been completed in Cherkasy region. He is accused of illegally using state gas worth over UAH 251 million.
Power supply has been restored at the international automobile checkpoint "Diakivtsi" on the Ukrainian-Romanian border. Previously, on November 11, due to Russian attacks on infrastructure, the checkpoint was not operating.
