In Kyiv, work on dismantling structures and eliminating the consequences of Russian strikes on November 29 has been completed. 360 rescuers and 74 units of equipment were involved, and SES psychologists provided assistance to 50 people.
In the village of Khotiv, Obukhiv district, rescuers pulled a kitten from under the rubble, which had been under a floor slab for ten hours after a Russian shelling. The animal was scared but unharmed after being rescued with a special tool.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine published footage of police rescuing a child from under the rubble of a house in Kyiv on November 29. Law enforcement officers Oleksandr Tiazhkorob and Denys Perkovskyi, together with city residents, pulled the child out and handed him over to medics.
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium ceased operations on November 29 due to damage from a Ukrainian UAV attack. Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy called the attack "unacceptable" and activated a plan to redirect oil exports.
Since the beginning of November 29, 157 combat engagements have been recorded along the entire front line. The enemy carried out air strikes and shelling in the Siversk-Slobozhanskyi, Kupyansk, Lyman, Pokrovsk and other directions.
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard stated that Russia is not seeking peace after the November 29 shelling of Ukraine. She emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine and pressuring Russia.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on November 29, 37 people were injured, two died. Currently, 15 injured people are in hospitals.
The Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure reported a repeated hit on the vessel "Virat," which resulted in minor damage to its starboard side. The fire on the tanker "Kairos," which caught fire during a voyage between Egypt and Russia, was also extinguished, and the crew was evacuated.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that after the war, Ukraine would become a buffer state between the West and Russia, as it was before the war.
On the night of November 29, Russia attacked Ukraine with 36 missiles and 596 drones, with the main strike targeting the Kyiv region. Air defense shot down 19 missiles, including one "Kinzhal", and 558 drones.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 3 dead and dozens wounded as a result of Russia's massive night attack with approximately 36 missiles and 600 drones. The main targets were energy and civilian infrastructure, leading to damage and fires in residential buildings.
As a result of Russia's massive missile and drone attack on the energy infrastructure of Kyiv and five regions, over 500,000 consumers in the capital, 100,000 in Kyiv Oblast, and almost 8,000 in Kharkiv Oblast were left without electricity. Hourly blackout schedules are being applied throughout Ukraine.
As a result of a drone attack on the Afipsky Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, a fire broke out, covering an area of 250 square meters. There were no casualties, personnel were evacuated, and some technical equipment was damaged.
As a result of the night attack on the Kyiv region, destruction was recorded in five districts, the city of Fastiv was left without electricity, and two people were injured. In Brovary district, 6 multi-story buildings were damaged, 52 people were evacuated.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv on November 29, two people were killed and 15 more were injured, including one child. Damage to high-rise buildings and fires were recorded in several districts of the capital.
On Saturday, November 29, residents on the right bank of Kyiv experienced reduced water pressure in their homes, Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported. This occurred after a combined Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of November 29, which caused damage and power outages.
On Saturday, November 29, the western part of Kyiv was left without electricity due to a combined Russian attack. Energy workers are working to restore supply.
In the Hola Prystan district of Kherson region, kindergartens remain without heating due to lack of funding. Parents are forced to bundle up their children, and employees predict a complete lack of heat throughout the winter. The occupation authorities cannot solve the problem, and funding is being siphoned off in Henichesk, where the administration is engaged in ostentatious "repairs."
On November 28, the city of Slavutych was left without electricity due to shelling that damaged an energy facility. "Chernihivoblenergo" reported that restoration work will begin as soon as the security situation allows.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the dismissal of the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine a political crisis. This happened against the backdrop of Orban's visit to Putin and the chaos in the negotiations on the Witkoff plan.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects the Verkhovna Rada to adopt the State Budget for 2026. He also expects the presentation of candidates for the positions of Ministers of Energy and Justice.
On November 29, hourly electricity consumption restrictions will be in effect throughout Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of massive missile and drone attacks by Russia on energy facilities.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need to assess current ministers regarding their compliance with the challenges of the war and the upcoming winter. He also expects candidates for the ministers of energy and justice.
Ukrenergo explained that it does not draw up outage schedules or de-energize consumers, but only determines the scope of restrictions. Oblenergos are responsible for drawing up schedules and distributing queues, and the State Energy Supervision is responsible for fairness.
The Russian economy is entering its final phase in 2025 with a rapid deterioration of corporate performance, an increase in non-payments by state structures, and a deepening crisis in entire sectors. The accumulated net financial result of organizations in January–September fell by 7.7% year-on-year, and the total losses of Russian organizations over nine months increased by almost a quarter year-on-year, reaching 6.52 trillion rubles.
A Ukrainian government and business delegation visited Saudi Arabia, where a meeting of the Joint Business Cooperation Council took place. The Ukrainian side presented investment projects worth over $1 billion in various sectors.
Kyiv does not plan to cancel or reduce the curfew for Christmas and New Year. The military command will decide on the duration, but for now, changes are not being considered due to security risks.
A German court has issued an arrest warrant for a 49-year-old Ukrainian in connection with the Nord Stream pipeline explosions. Kuznetsov himself denies his involvement.
On November 28, a Russian strike on an energy facility in the Sumy region injured an electrician, who is currently hospitalized. A team of energy workers was performing their duties when they were attacked by a Russian drone.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, during a meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, stated Budapest's readiness to provide a platform for negotiations on "conflict resolution" in Ukraine. The leaders also discussed a possible Russian-American summit in Budapest and cooperation in the energy sector.
