Ukraine is preparing an agreement with France on strengthening air defense and aviation. An agreement with Greece is also being prepared to expand gas supply options to Ukraine for the winter and in the strategic perspective.
Russia plans to produce at least 120,000 guided aerial bombs and over 70,000 drones, including 30,000 Shahed-type attack UAVs, in 2025. This is a threat that will require an appropriate response, according to Vadym Skibitskyi, Deputy Head of the HUR.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has started an inspection of all state-owned enterprises, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The results of the audit will be submitted to law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies.
Due to reduced gas supplies, large enterprises in Transnistria are shutting down, and the key power plant has been switched to coal. This is due to a delay in payment for the gas received by the region.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak met with US Chargé d'Affaires a. i. to Ukraine Julie Davis. They discussed the massive Russian attack on infrastructure, the increase in long-range retaliatory strikes, and the fight against corruption.
On November 14, at 4:18 PM, the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant lost power from one of its two external power transmission lines – the 750 kV ZNPP – Dniprovska line. Currently, the plant receives electricity for its own needs from only one line, which creates the threat of another blackout.
In October and early November, Russia carried out four massive attacks on Ukrainian critical infrastructure, using over 150 missiles and 2,000 attack drones. The targets included electricity generation, transmission, and distribution facilities, as well as gas infrastructure.
On November 15, power outage schedules will be applied in most regions of Ukraine. Restrictions will last from 00:00 to 23:59 for 1.5-3.5 queues of consumers and industry.
Housing and communal services expert Oleh Popenko told how to reduce utility bills in winter. Energy efficiency measures, installation of "day-night" meters, and limiting the use of powerful electrical appliances will help.
Polish Prime Minister Tusk stated that from the first years of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's presidency, he warned him about Russia's use of corruption in Ukraine. He emphasized that any manifestations of corruption become a tool of Russian propaganda, which discredits Ukraine on the international stage.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy and Housing and Communal Services supported Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko's submission to dismiss Svitlana Hrynchuk from the post of Minister of Energy. 21 deputies supported her resignation.
Ukrainian-born Maksym Klymenko, author of the popular series "Career Ladder," received the TikTok "Creator of the Year" award.
The SBU counterintelligence detained a foreigner who was adjusting missile and drone strikes on Zhytomyr and Khmelnytskyi regions. He photographed energy-generating and heat-supply enterprises, as well as checkpoints of the Defense Forces.
President Zelenskyy reported the successful downing of 14 Russian missiles, including aeroballistic and ballistic ones, and the use of "long Neptunes" against Russian territory. Diplomats have been instructed to inform partners about Russian attacks on residential areas of Kyiv and energy facilities.
As a result of Russian shelling of energy facilities in Donetsk, Kyiv, and Odesa regions, power outages occurred. In most regions of Ukraine, hourly power outage schedules will be in effect until the end of today.
Overnight, Russia launched 19 missiles, including 13 ballistic missiles, and 430 drones at Ukraine, targeting critical infrastructure. 405 drones and 14 missiles were neutralized, including 2 out of 3 Kinzhals.
Planned power outage schedules are in effect in Kyiv on November 14. Local emergency outages caused by the night attack have been eliminated, but there are heating disruptions in Desnianskyi and part of Podilskyi districts.
On the night of November 14, Russian occupiers attacked the south of Odesa region with drones; air defense destroyed most of them. Damage to civilian infrastructure and an energy facility was recorded, and one person was injured.
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.
California is preparing for heavy rains and snowstorms from the Pacific Ocean, which could bring a month's worth of precipitation to Los Angeles. This could cause floods and landslides, especially in areas affected by fires.
On the bustling streets of Tehran, there seem to be signs of change. However, according to a Reuters investigation, Iranian authorities are inviting foreigners in an attempt to "improve" the country's external image. Internal repression in Iran, on the other hand, is intensifying.
On November 14, power outages will be applied throughout the day in most regions of Ukraine. The restrictions are related to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
The court sentenced two residents of Poltava region who adjusted Russian strikes on the energy infrastructure of Poltava and Sumy regions. They received 15 and 13 years in prison with confiscation of property for treason.
The Cabinet of Ministers has established a coordination headquarters to ensure the uninterrupted operation of communication networks due to systematic Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. The headquarters will unite the efforts of the government and communication operators to prevent risks and ensure network operation during power outages.
Two unemployed men from Poltava region, aged 21 and 23, installed video traps and provided access to online broadcasts to the Russian special services. They adjusted enemy air attacks on electricity and heat generating enterprises, for which they received 15 and 13 years in prison with confiscation of property.
Storm "Claudia" has hit several European countries. In Portugal and Spain, it has already caused heavy rains and floods. The storm further threatens Great Britain and Ireland, where a yellow alert has been declared.
Yulia Svyrydenko announced the preparation of a comprehensive solution for all state-owned companies, including energy companies. The government will also allocate UAH 1 billion to eliminate the consequences of shelling in frontline regions.
In the village of Novoselky, Kyiv region, a family with two children was injured due to an explosion of a charging device and a fire. Two children and their father were hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning.
As a result of Russian drone attacks, energy infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa regions was damaged. Today, hourly power outage schedules for consumers are in effect around the clock in most regions of Ukraine.
The White House confirmed Hungary's exemption from US sanctions on the construction of new nuclear power units by the Russian corporation Rosatom.
