Russia has adopted amendments to the Criminal Code, tightening responsibility for sabotage and lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years. Involving minors in sabotage will be punishable by life imprisonment.
President Zelenskyy, after a report by Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi, announced an increase in assaults in the Pokrovsk direction and in Zaporizhzhia region. In the Kupyansk direction, the situation has improved thanks to the successes of the Ukrainian military.
Germany plans to spend 19 billion euros on clothing and equipment for soldiers and 7. 5 billion euros on armored vehicles by 2034-2037. This will allow the army to be equipped to reach a strength of 460,000 soldiers.
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.
In total, 118 combat engagements have been recorded at the front since the beginning of the day. In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian troops tried to advance 46 times, 38 attacks were repelled.
An indictment has been sent to court against a businessman from Lviv region, co-owner of a hotel in occupied Yalta, who cooperated with the Russian Federation. His assets have been seized, including real estate and corporate rights.
The World Records Book recognized Diia. AI as an achievement in the categories "First Time" and "Inventions." It is the world's first AI assistant that provides citizens with public services at the national level.
The management of FC "Oleksandriya" filed a complaint against its own ultras due to the use of pyrotechnics, which led to fines and the closure of sectors.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that "demilitarization and denazification" of Ukraine are mandatory conditions for ending the war. The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine called these words confirmation that Russia's goal is the destruction of Ukrainian statehood.
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.
Zelenskyy held a coordination meeting in Kherson, focusing on protecting the region from Russian drones and ensuring a stable life for the community. Improvements to electronic warfare systems, infrastructure protection, energy supply, and funding for communal services were discussed.
A meeting of G7 foreign ministers kicks off on Tuesday in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. The main topics will be the war in Ukraine, security in the Middle East, and challenges in the Arctic.
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 Favbet Foundation charity fund relaunched the "Power in Knowledge" project, sending 2,000 boxes of stationery to five regions of Ukraine. Assistance was provided to institutions for orphans and children with special educational needs.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Orsknefteorgsintez oil refinery in the Orenburg region, which supplies fuel to the Russian army. Explosions and a fire were recorded at the plant, and the primary oil refining unit was damaged.
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 heating season has officially begun throughout Ukraine, including frontline communities. Over 87% of social facilities and 73% of multi-story buildings are already receiving heat.
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.
Five commanders of the Russian army have been заочно charged with violating the laws and customs of war due to a missile attack on the historic center of Lviv. The shelling of civilian infrastructure located in the UNESCO World Heritage site area occurred on the night of September 4, 2024, using "Kinzhal" and Kh-101 missiles.
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.
In Orsk, Orenburg region, sirens were turned on and a UAV attack warning was issued, which likely flew towards the "Orsknefteorgsintez" plant. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, reported explosions at the local refinery.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a security meeting in Kherson. Unmanned Systems Forces and other units will increase the city's defense capabilities, which is constantly under threat from Russian drones.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Kherson, publishing a photo near the stele at the entrance. This happened on the third anniversary of the city's liberation.
Power supply has been restored at the international automobile checkpoint "Diakivtsi" on the Ukrainian-Romanian border. Previously, on November 11, due to Russian attacks on infrastructure, the checkpoint was not operating.
Emergency power outages have been introduced in Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions due to a difficult situation in the energy system caused by Russian shelling. Previously published hourly outage schedules are temporarily not in effect.
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.
In a number of regions of Ukraine, particularly in Sumy and Poltava regions, emergency power outage schedules have been introduced. This happened at the direction of NPC "Ukrenergo" due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
In Kyiv, temporary changes in the operation of electric transport are possible due to planned and emergency power outages. The operation of trams, trolleybuses, and the funicular is adjusted according to the outage schedules.
