Electricity
During the attack on Ternopil on November 19, Russian occupiers could have used a strategic X-101 air-to-surface cruise missile, Yuriy Ihnat reported. As a result of the enemy attack, 16 people were killed and 64 were injured.
Five DTEK energy workers were injured as a result of an enemy attack in the Dnipropetrovsk region. One energy worker is in serious condition, four others have concussions and shrapnel wounds.
British supercar manufacturer McLaren has showcased its debut five-seater hybrid SUV P47 with a V8 engine to dealers. The car has dimensions comparable to the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT and a "sculptural and muscular" appearance.
On the night of November 19, the enemy launched a combined attack on critical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine. 41 missiles and 442 enemy drones were neutralized.
Russian troops once again attacked energy infrastructure in 7 regions of Ukraine. As a result of the shelling in Dnipropetrovsk region, four energy workers were injured and hospitalized. Emergency blackouts have been replaced by hourly schedules across the country.
Overnight, Russia attacked critical infrastructure and residential buildings in Ukraine, causing destruction in Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. In Prykarpattia, there are disruptions in heat supply, and in Kharkiv region, the enemy once again targeted railway and energy infrastructure.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky reported on the consequences of Russia's night attack with more than 470 drones and 48 missiles. In Ternopil, residential buildings were hit, which led to 9 deaths.
In the Ivano-Frankivsk district, the enemy attacked energy infrastructure facilities, injuring three people, including two children. One household was damaged, and explosions were also recorded in Lviv and Burshtyn.
The enemy hit civilian warehouse premises in Lviv, causing tires to catch fire and thick smoke. According to preliminary data, the smoke does not pose a threat to health.
On the night of November 19, Lviv and the region were attacked by Russian missiles and drones. An energy facility, a woodworking enterprise, and warehouses were damaged, with no casualties.
On November 19, Russia launched strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leading to emergency power outages in several regions. Energy workers will begin eliminating the consequences of the attack after the security situation stabilizes.
The UK Ministry of Defence has urged staff to refrain from discussing classified information in Chinese electric vehicles due to espionage concerns. Warning stickers have been placed in official cars, and certain electric vehicles with Chinese components are prohibited from being parked near military facilities.
Spain will provide Ukraine with annual support of 1 billion euros as part of a bilateral security agreement. A new defense package of 300 million euros and economic aid of 200 million euros have also been allocated.
US President Donald Trump hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, seeking to restore his global image after the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and deepen ties with Washington. The meeting focused on developing security ties, cooperation in the civilian nuclear sector, and multi-billion dollar business deals.
The so-called "head of the DPR" Denis Pushilin signed a decree according to which a state of emergency is introduced on the territory of Donetsk region, occupied by the Russians, after strikes on thermal power plants.
On November 19, hourly electricity rationing schedules will be applied to the population in most regions of Ukraine throughout the entire day. The reason for the restrictions remains the consequences of massive attacks by Russian troops on energy infrastructure.
Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk urged deputies to return to work on November 19. The parliament is to consider the dismissal of two ministers, which did not happen due to the blocking of the rostrum.
Italian Defense Minister Crosetto has proposed creating a civilian-military unit of up to 5,000 people to combat hybrid warfare. This initiative aims to protect critical sectors and counter disinformation.
Spain will allocate 1 billion euros for the purchase of American military equipment for Ukraine, said Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Madrid.
A Russian drone attack at the entrance to the village of Novovorontsovka in the Kherson region resulted in the death of a 61-year-old utility worker. Another employee sustained an explosive injury and concussion and was hospitalized.
Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert Brovdi reported on the strikes by the "Madyar's Birds" unit on the Zuyivska and Starobeshevska thermal power plants in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region. These actions are intended to cause a "blackout in the swamps."
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that two Ukrainian citizens, who had long cooperated with Russian special services, committed acts of sabotage on the railway. The incidents occurred on the route from Warsaw East to Lublin, where tracks and the traction network were damaged.
Developer Standard One has started construction of the S1 Pozniaky income-generating building in Kyiv. This 24-story property will feature 756 rental apartments and over 7,000 m² of commercial space, providing an annual return of 8-12% in dollars.
As a result of a drone attack on the city of Horodnia in Chernihiv region, two women were killed - a 75-year-old patient and her 72-year-old caregiver. About ten residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were damaged.
Russia again attacked energy facilities in Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Kherson, and Donetsk regions. In most regions of Ukraine, hourly power outage schedules are applied until the end of the day.
Strong wind gusts of 15–20 m/s are expected in Kyiv on November 18, and a Level I danger (yellow) has been declared. This means an increased risk for road users and pedestrians.
Since 2022, power unit No. 2 of the Khmelnytskyi NPP has been operating with a damaged turbine, producing 100 MW less electricity. Energoatom plans to purchase a new rotor, which will allow increasing the capacity to 1040 MW.
Natalia Panchuk, a potted plant care manager, explained how to properly care for houseplants in winter. She explained that in the cold season, most plants slow down their growth, so it is important to reduce watering, provide additional lighting, and increase air humidity.
During the night, Russia attacked railway infrastructure in Dnipro, damaging a suburban depot and a station. The enemy also launched strikes on a number of railway stations in Kharkiv region, injuring a railway worker.
On November 18, Kherson was partially de-energized due to Russian shelling. Possible interruptions in centralized water supply in apartment buildings.