In Ukraine, in the first 10 months of 2023, construction began on 187 new residential complexes, which is 9% more than last year. Real estate sales are open for 2149 projects, but the number of commissioned apartments decreased by 9%.
As a result of Russian drone attacks, three regions of Ukraine were de-energized, and equipment was damaged. Most consumers have already been reconnected, and restoration work is ongoing.
Over 600 active methane emission points have been recorded off the coast of occupied Crimea, which may indicate the beginning of a large-scale environmental catastrophe. This is due to the technogenic activities of the Russian Federation, which lead to the depressurization of bottom layers and the degradation of the seabed.
Ukrainian defenders left their positions in the Rivnopil area of Zaporizhzhia Oblast late in the evening on November 11. This decision was made to preserve the lives of personnel.
The information about 25 servicemen of the 38th Marine Brigade surrendering is fake. The brigade assures that there are no confirmed cases of voluntary surrender of servicemen of the 38th Marine Brigade.
The SBU prevented a series of terrorist attacks in Kyiv, planned by an FSB resident from Crimea. He recruited Ukrainians for contract killings of public figures and bombings in shopping malls and the metro.
The State Bureau of Investigation has blocked a large-scale scheme of illegal sale of over 700 tons of special diesel fuel intended for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, worth about UAH 28 million. Two servicemen were detained for organizing the sale of fuel in Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Chernivtsi regions.
The Studio denied Mindich's involvement in the team's work, stating that he does not influence the content or decisions of the team.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the Stavrolen plant in the Stavropol Krai of the Russian Federation, which produces polymers for military equipment and UAVs. An ammunition depot in Novyi Svit, Donetsk Oblast, was also hit.
The SBU detained a 20-year-old resident of Khmelnytskyi region who used hidden mini-cameras to spy on Ukrainian combat aircraft. He faces life imprisonment for treason.
The Supreme Court upheld the life sentence of a National Guard serviceman for shooting his comrades-in-arms in Dnipro on January 27, 2022. As a result of the incident, four servicemen and an employee of the enterprise were killed, and five more were injured.
On the night of November 12, Ukraine repelled an attack of 121 enemy UAVs, 90 of which were destroyed. 31 drones were recorded hitting 19 locations.
The Russian command is punishing unsatisfactory troop replenishment, especially in the Far East. Those responsible for recruitment, mainly sergeants and officers, are being transferred to assault units.
A paramilitary guard was killed by an enemy UAV strike at a Ukrzaliznytsia infrastructure facility. He did not manage to return to the shelter, being two steps away from it.
Over the past day, 217 combat engagements were recorded on the front, which is a quarter more than the day before. The greatest enemy activity was observed in the Pokrovsk and Oleksandrivka directions.
Since the beginning of the day, 206 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, with the number of battles in the Pokrovsk direction reaching 72. The enemy carried out 2809 kamikaze drone strikes and 3231 shelling attacks on positions.
Ukraine rescued a group of children from the occupied territories, including a 10-year-old girl who was intimidated for her Ukrainian origin, and a sister and brother who lost their mother due to the inaction of Russian doctors. Among those rescued is also a 19-year-old boy who was tortured by Russian soldiers.
In Britain, the government is reducing its contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria by 15%, allocating 850 million pounds sterling for the period 2026–2028.
Former People's Deputy of Ukraine and founder of the libertarian party "5. 10" Hennadiy Balashov has died at the age of 64. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed, but it is known that Balashov held a radical economic stance and was suspected of tax evasion.
Ukrainian defense companies have reached industrial-scale drone production, manufacturing millions of units annually. Due to a lack of funding and the need to increase capacity, manufacturers are seeking partnerships in Europe.
Ukrainians will receive a record UAH 509 million in National Cashback for August 2025. Over 3.6 million buyers supported domestic producers by purchasing goods worth almost UAH 5.1 billion.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov arrived in Istanbul to work on unblocking the prisoner exchange process. He plans meetings in Turkey and the Middle East to resume exchanges.
The staffing level of TCCs is below 40%, and employees often work without days off and vacations, said Olha Reshetylova. She also condemned cases where, after being delivered to the TCC, conscripts disappear from contact with their relatives.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a children's space in Kherson where children learn English, digital literacy, art, and sports for free. He spoke with schoolchildren about their dreams and parents who defend Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives for children's development.
The Defense Forces withdrew from positions near Novouspenivske, Nove, Okhotnyche, Uspenivka, and Novomykolaivka in the Zaporizhzhia direction. This happened due to the destruction of shelters and fortifications and intense fighting that lasted for several days.
The Ministry of Education and Science plans to dismiss about 50 rectors across Ukraine to renew leadership. However, the Ministry of Education and Science has not yet terminated the contract with ex-MP Andriy Odarchenko, convicted of bribery, who retains influence over the State Biotechnological University.
The city of Lyman in the Donetsk region has been completely left without gas due to damage to the underwater gas pipeline as a result of Russian shelling. This happened after massive strikes on energy infrastructure, which led to the disconnection of 1164 subscribers.
Sergei Lavrov risks losing his post as Russian Foreign Minister if he fails to prevent the strengthening of the US position in relations with Russia. The recorded absence of the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry at important events may indicate disapproval in the Kremlin of the "deterioration" of relations with the Trump administration.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that in October, Ukrainian aerial unmanned systems hit 77,000 enemy targets. FPV drones and heavy bombers showed the best results, and the role of ground robotic systems is also growing.
The 7th Airborne Assault Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the penetration of over 300 Russians into Pokrovsk through the southern outskirts on light vehicles, using fog. Defense forces destroyed 162 occupiers and wounded another 39.
