A large-scale fire occurred on the territory of a shopping and entertainment center in the Belgorod region. An official from the region reports that the fire started after a UAV attack.
During the High Anti-Corruption Court session on choosing a pre-trial detention measure for former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov in a corruption case, the lights went out for several minutes. NABU and SAP documented the transfer of 1.2 million US dollars and almost 100 thousand euros in cash to Chernyshov, who was notified of suspicion of illicit enrichment and abuse of office.
Ford Focus production has ended after 27 years and 12 million sales. Ford is accelerating the transition of its European lineup to electric models.
On November 18, electricity consumption restriction schedules will be applied in most regions of Ukraine. Disconnections will last from 00:00 to 23:59, covering from 1.5 to 4 queues of consumers.
The first SUV developed by AMG independently of Mercedes was spotted during tests in the Alps. This electric SUV has a bold design and is preparing to compete with the Lotus Eletre and Porsche Cayenne EV.
Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński reported two acts of sabotage on the railway, one of which involved the use of explosives. Numerous pieces of evidence have been collected that will allow for the quick identification of those responsible for these incidents.
The former director of the Chernivtsi Trolleybus Department and a procurement specialist have been notified of suspicion. The company overpaid almost UAH 3.5 million during the purchase of electricity due to their actions.
Lithuanian operator Litgrid handed over new equipment to Ukraine for the restoration of substations and power lines. This is already the sixth aid package from the company, which will strengthen the energy system.
Historian Yaroslav Hrytsak named Zaluzhnyi, Biletskyi, and Budanov as possible successors to Zelenskyy. He noted that Ukraine is close to the risk of national collapse due to Russian advances, economic crisis, and a corruption scandal.
After Russia's night attack on the port of Izmail, gas pumping equipment caught fire on board a Turkish vessel. An operational headquarters is working on site, and no evacuation of the population is required.
The 500 kV Veshkayma substation in Russia's Ulyanovsk region, a key element of the Russian energy system, was attacked again. This is confirmed by data from NASA Firms satellites and a statement by Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council.
The enemy attacked energy infrastructure in Kharkiv, Sumy, Chernihiv, Odesa, and Donetsk regions. Hourly power outage schedules and power limitations are applied from 00:00 to 23:59 in most regions of Ukraine.
As a result of the Russian attack on a DTEK energy facility in Odesa region, 4,000 families were reconnected using backup schemes. Another 32,500 families remained without electricity, and repairs will take a long time.
Russia attacked port infrastructure in Odesa region overnight, damaging civilian vessels and causing power outages. In Donetsk region, there are water and heat supply disruptions, in Kharkiv region, Russia attacked energy facilities, and in Dnipropetrovsk region, it attacked the railway.
On the night of November 17, occupied Donetsk and surrounding areas were plunged into darkness. According to unconfirmed reports, the Chaikine substation was attacked, and an emergency shutdown of the Starobeshevska TPP was also reported.
On the evening of November 16, explosions were heard in Orel, Russia. According to preliminary data, a local thermal power plant was hit.
On November 17, electricity consumption restrictions will be introduced in Ukraine due to the consequences of missile and drone attacks. Hourly outage schedules and power restrictions for industry will be in effect from 00:00 to 23:59.
A large plume of smoke rose in the Russian village of Grafovka, Shebekinsky district, Belgorod region, due to probable shelling. Additional information about the situation is not yet specified.
Ukraine will start receiving natural gas from Greece through Greek infrastructure in January 2026. Ukraine will also be able to receive energy from the United States through this infrastructure.
In the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv, an enemy drone of the "Molniya" type hit a playground. There were no casualties or fatalities, but the blast wave shattered several windows in nearby high-rise buildings.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced personnel decisions at ARMA, awaiting a reaction regarding employees who appear in NABU materials. The government is preparing to update a number of agencies, including the NEURC and the State Property Fund.
Restoration work continues in Ukraine after the night attack, during which the enemy launched over 170 drones. In a week, Russia used almost 1,000 attack UAVs, 980 guided aerial bombs, and 36 missiles of various types.
At night, the enemy attacked energy facilities in Odesa region, damaging a solar power plant. There are power outages in several districts, no casualties.
Storm "Claudia" claimed three lives in Portugal, where an elderly couple died from flooding, and an 85-year-old British woman became a victim of a tornado. In the UK, the storm caused widespread flooding in Wales and England, leading to evacuations and significant damage.
On November 16, power outage schedules will continue to be in effect in Ukraine for up to 3. 5 queues. Restrictions will be applied throughout the day due to the consequences of massive Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the start of a reboot of key state-owned energy enterprises, including Energoatom, Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine, and Naftogaz. This involves updating management and a full audit of the financial activities of these companies.
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.
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.
In the first two hours of the "Winter Support" program, over 500,000 citizens applied for UAH 1,000. The funds can be spent on utilities, medicines, groceries, books, or donated to the Armed Forces of Ukraine until June of next year.
Starting today, applications can be submitted in Ukraine to receive 1000 hryvnias of "winter assistance. "
