On the evening of November 16, explosions were heard in Orel, Russia. According to preliminary data, a local thermal power plant was hit.
Russia's largest Black Sea port, Novorossiysk, has resumed oil exports after a temporary halt on November 14. This happened after a drone attack that caused damage to the oil terminal.
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.
Russia's fossil fuel exports in October fell to their lowest levels since the start of the full-scale war, amounting to 524 million euros per day. This is 4% less than in September, due to Ukrainian attacks and international sanctions.
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.
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.
Ukraine's defense forces struck the facilities of the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery in Russia's Samara region. The plant has an annual processing volume of almost 9 million tons and produces over 20 types of products, including jet fuel.
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.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to submit a draft law on updating the composition of the National Commission and changing the leadership of the State Inspectorates for Nuclear and Energy Supervision. Changes in the leadership of ARMA and the State Property Fund are also planned.
At night, the enemy attacked energy facilities in Odesa region, damaging a solar power plant. There are power outages in several districts, no casualties.
Ukraine has reached agreements with Greece on gas imports, which will become another supply route. Kyiv has already secured agreements on financing gas imports totaling almost 2 billion euros to compensate for losses in Ukrainian production due to Russian attacks.
France strongly condemned the massive Russian air strikes on November 13-14, targeting Kyiv, its energy facilities, residential areas, and hospitals, which resulted in numerous casualties, including children. These strikes, using 430 drones and 18 missiles, are a further escalation and proof of Russia's unwillingness to adhere to peace commitments.
On the night of November 16, the Russian city of Samara was attacked by drones, with a local oil refinery likely being targeted. Residents report dozens of explosions, and there is a high probability of a strike on a substation.
In the temporarily occupied Luhansk region, there is an acute shortage of drinking and technical water, which forces residents to use water from heating systems. The occupation authorities have introduced fines for draining water from radiators, despite the critical condition of utility networks.
Late in the evening on November 15, the Russian city of Volgograd was attacked by drones. It is likely that a local oil refinery was hit, and after the local air defense system worked, debris fell on an apartment building.
G7 ambassadors noted the President of Ukraine's support for an independent investigation by NABU and SAPO into the energy corruption scandal. They expect Ukraine to continue its efforts in fighting corruption, which is key to Euro-Atlantic integration.
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.
