On November 28, Russian occupiers hit a critical infrastructure facility in the Sumy community twice. A fire broke out at the site of the hit, and the aftermath is being eliminated.
Two executives of a private company have been notified of suspicion of embezzling over UAH 15 million in state funds allocated for the purchase of spare parts for armored vehicles. They inflated prices and simulated competition during defense procurement in 2024.
Ukraine is completing the 2025 harvest, having collected 52. 58 million tons of grain crops from 89% of the sown areas. In total, up to 60 million tons of grain and up to 20 million tons of oilseeds are expected.
The death toll in Ternopil as a result of the Russian attack on November 19 has risen to 35 people, including 7 children. DNA tests confirmed the death of a 73-year-old man who lived in a house on Stus Street.
IDPs from temporarily occupied territories who have a combatant certificate can apply for a housing voucher worth over UAH 2 million as early as next month.
EU countries are increasing pressure on Belgium to unblock 140 billion euros of frozen Russian reserves. Belgium is accused of concealing information about tax revenues received from these assets.
The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the shooting of a Ukrainian prisoner of war in November 2025. The occupiers beat him with a rifle butt and then killed him near the village of Hnativka, Pokrovsk district.
The 33rd Separate Assault Regiment of the Ground Forces and other units stabilized the front near Huliaipole. They contained the offensive and regained control of the situation in the area.
The occupiers plan to transfer the Mariupol port under full external control of the Russian Federation, integrating it into Rostov's logistics hubs. This is an actual confiscation of strategic infrastructure, which is already being used to export Donbas resources.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the hit on the Saratov Oil Refinery on the night of November 28, where explosions and a fire were recorded. A UAV storage site at the Saki airfield and fuel and lubricant depots in Donetsk and Luhansk regions were also hit.
The main parameters of the US-backed peace plan for Ukraine and Russia were handed over to the Kremlin after negotiations in Geneva. The plan will be discussed next week in Moscow.
Ukraine condemned the decision of the International Judo Federation to allow Russian athletes to compete under the national flag. Ministers emphasized that this legitimizes the aggressor state and undermines the moral principles of international sports.
Russia's international reserves fell by $5. 0 billion in a week, and Russian companies' losses sharply increased in 2025. The share of unprofitable coal enterprises reached 68.1%, and passenger car production decreased by 46.7%.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever stated that the EU's plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine could harm a peace agreement. Belgium has not seen the legal wording from the European Commission, which will present a proposal this week on the use of the assets.
North Korea is using the war in Ukraine for military propaganda, ordering soldiers to blow themselves up if threatened with capture. This is glorified as "eternal devotion" to Kim Jong Un, promoting the idea of self-sacrifice without ensuring the military's right to life.
On the night of November 28, the enemy attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 72 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down 63 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
The European Commission is urging Western allies to speed up payments on a $50 billion loan to Ukraine. This comes as Belgium is stalling EU efforts to support Ukraine with a larger financing scheme using Russian assets.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban went to Moscow on November 28. He plans to discuss oil and gas supplies, as well as peace efforts in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin.
Over the past day, 247 combat engagements were recorded on the front, exceeding the figures of the previous day. The enemy launched one missile strike, 53 air strikes, 3470 shellings, and used 2814 kamikaze drones.
In the Pokrovsk community of Dnipropetrovsk region, rescuers pulled the body of a 61-year-old man from under the rubble of a destroyed house. He died due to a KAB strike. A 52-year-old woman was also injured.
On November 27, Russian troops lost 1100 soldiers and 63 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 28.11.25 are estimated at 1,170,790 personnel.
The Ministry of Defense has approved the use of electronic simulators "Chaika" and "Chaika-M" ("Mukhoibka") in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. On them, military personnel learn to shoot down aerial targets, including FPV drones, "Lancet" and "Shahed" drones, as well as cruise missiles.
Three Ukrainian nuclear power plants controlled by Kyiv have resumed normal electricity production after last week's Russian military attacks. Almost all power units are operating at full capacity, and damaged high-voltage power lines have been restored.
Russia has started using Shahed-type drones to hunt Ukrainian planes and helicopters, said Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Yuriy Myronenko. This marks a new turn in Moscow's combat tactics.
After the war, Ukraine will have about 5-6 million veterans and their family members. The government is developing a veteran policy, integrating it into all spheres of life.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine will need strong armed forces and security guarantees after any peace agreement with Russia. He emphasized that Kyiv should not be forced to cede territory, and the most important guarantee is a well-equipped Ukrainian army.
Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands will receive a special temporary status in 2027, which provides for self-payment of housing and health insurance for those employed. This plan aims to reduce costs and encourage Ukrainians to return home after peace is established.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy will not sign any document on renouncing Ukrainian territories as long as he is in office. He emphasized that the Constitution of Ukraine prohibits such actions.
Russia uses the "Sevastopol" recreation center to disguise military units, stationing analysts, IT specialists, and staff officers there. Most of them move around in civilian clothes to make the facility look like an ordinary holiday home.
Czech Prime Minister Fiala stated that the Czech Republic earned more than it spent on supporting Ukraine during the war. According to him, since the beginning of the war in 2022, aid for all departments and government agencies has reached 91.3 billion crowns.
