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.
The Russian company Lukoil transferred the fuel terminal at Chisinau Airport for free use due to US sanctions. This will ensure a stable supply of petroleum products for aircraft.
The Special Operations Center "Alpha" of the SBU destroyed 4 S-400 "Triumf" air defense missile launchers and 2 radars in Novorossiysk. Satellite images confirmed the damage on the territory of the military unit.
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.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the destruction of several critically important enemy targets on the territory of the Russian Federation and in temporarily occupied Crimea. The Ryazan oil refinery in Russia was hit.
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.
In 2025, trade between Russia and China decreased by 9. 4% to $163.6 billion. This strengthens the Russian economy's dependence on Beijing due to energy and metal exports.
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.
For the first time in 30 years, the United States did not send a delegation to the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, allowing China to take a central role in the global fight against warming. The Chinese pavilion dominates the summit, and its companies are presenting "green future" strategies, strengthening the country's influence.
Starting today, applications can be submitted in Ukraine to receive 1000 hryvnias of "winter assistance. "
During the night, a fire broke out at an industrial enterprise in the Ryazan region after drone debris fell. Local residents suggest that an oil refinery could have been the target.
Google plans to invest $40 billion in three new data centers in Texas by 2027 to increase AI computing power. These centers will create thousands of jobs and provide student training, as well as support energy initiatives.
Germany will allocate 150 million euros for the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine within the framework of the PURL mechanism. This initiative provides for accelerated delivery of American weapons to Ukraine, financed by European partners.
Trump administration officials plan to persuade the president to abandon the resumption of nuclear weapons tests. They believe it is impractical and could cause geopolitical tension.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv on November 14, a house in Troieshchyna, where former Chornobyl NPP employees lived, was destroyed by a "Shahed. " Among the victims were the wife of Valeriy Khodemchuk, who died at Chornobyl NPP, and Hero of Ukraine Oleksiy Ananenko.
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.
The US may sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House on Tuesday. The deals will include a possible F-35 contract and LNG imports, as well as discussions on access to AI chips and nuclear technology.
Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Talara, which was carrying diesel fuel. This is the first seizure of a vessel by Iran since the Israeli and US strikes in June.
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.
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister stated that providing more aid to Ukraine would not stop the war and could "fuel further corruption. " Defense Minister Guido Crosetto criticized his stance, emphasizing aid to the civilian population.
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.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that his government would challenge the EU's plan to end Russian energy imports by the end of 2027. Orbán considers this plan a violation of European law and an attempt to circumvent the right of veto on sanctions.
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.
On the night of November 14, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a ship base in Novorossiysk, an oil refinery in the Saratov region, and a fuel and lubricants depot near Engels. Neptune missiles and attack UAVs were used, with explosions and fires reported.
