The so-called "head of the DPR" Denis Pushilin signed a decree according to which a state of emergency is introduced on the territory of Donetsk region, occupied by the Russians, after strikes on thermal power plants.
On November 19, hourly electricity rationing schedules will be applied to the population in most regions of Ukraine throughout the entire day. The reason for the restrictions remains the consequences of massive attacks by Russian troops on energy infrastructure.
The Russian State Duma approved an increase in VAT from 20% to 22% starting in 2026, expecting an additional trillion rubles for the budget. The changes also lower the annual income threshold for businesses required to collect VAT from 60 to 10 million rubles.
The Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation added the Ukrainian company GSC Game World to the register of "undesirable organizations. " It is accused of financing the Armed Forces of Ukraine and "forming an image of Russia as an aggressor state," particularly through the game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully used ATACMS tactical missile systems for a pinpoint strike on military facilities on the territory of Russia. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that the use of long-range weapons, including ATACMS, will continue.
At Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv, there are about 20 free places left for honorary burials. Lviv City Council is preparing a new location to honor fallen defenders of Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Madrid presented the Order of Princess Olga to Sister María Lucía Caram Padilla, director of the Santa Clara Monastery Foundation. She has visited Ukraine more than 40 times with humanitarian missions, providing assistance to wounded soldiers and civilians.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with King Felipe VI of Spain, thanking him for his support of Ukraine. Zelenskyy is in Spain to strengthen aid and bring an end to the war.
Georgia's ruling party is tightening its grip, which analysts estimate is leading the country towards a one-party dictatorship. Almost all opposition leaders are imprisoned, and the economy is shifting towards Russia and China.
Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk urged deputies to return to work on November 19. The parliament is to consider the dismissal of two ministers, which did not happen due to the blocking of the rostrum.
Ukrainian drone system manufacturer SkyFall presented the modular interceptor P1-Sun at the Dubai Airshow. This FPV interceptor, designed to destroy Russian cruise missiles, interested delegations from the USA, France, and Great Britain.
Explosions were heard in Dnipro, as reported by Mykola Lukashuk, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council. He urged residents to immediately take shelter.
Russian seaborne crude flows fell for the fourth consecutive week, exacerbating the country's oil price slump and cutting the Kremlin's revenue to a two-and-a-half-year low – about $1. 2 billion a week. In the four weeks to November 16, the country shipped 3.36 million barrels per day, about 90,000 barrels less than in the comparable period to November 9.
Intelligence confirmed 62 cases of Ukrainian citizens defecting to the Russian side during captivity. Russia uses them in four units created by the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces.
In occupied Mariupol, the number of attacks by stray dogs is increasing; according to the occupiers' estimates, there are at least 10,000 of them. The occupation authorities promised a shelter, but instead, the animals are being shot, which they call "sterilization."
Since the beginning of the day, 79 combat engagements have taken place at the front, the enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. The defense forces are repelling attacks, battles are ongoing in many locations.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Turkey to meet with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Steve Witkoff to restore US involvement in diplomatic efforts to end the Russian invasion. Kyiv hopes that Washington will be able to push Moscow to negotiations, including through the imposition of sanctions.
Italian Defense Minister Crosetto has proposed creating a civilian-military unit of up to 5,000 people to combat hybrid warfare. This initiative aims to protect critical sectors and counter disinformation.
Ukraine risks losing strategic international contracts due to the decision of the former head of the State Aviation Service, Oleksandr Bilchuk, regarding limited airworthiness certificates for Mi-type helicopters. The new management is working on updating the DS-10 document to restore compliance with international standards and preserve the aviation industry.
Russian occupiers used civilians as "human shields" during fighting in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. A criminal proceeding has been initiated regarding war crimes.
Spain will allocate 1 billion euros for the purchase of American military equipment for Ukraine, said Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Madrid.
A Russian drone attack at the entrance to the village of Novovorontsovka in the Kherson region resulted in the death of a 61-year-old utility worker. Another employee sustained an explosive injury and concussion and was hospitalized.
Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert Brovdi reported on the strikes by the "Madyar's Birds" unit on the Zuyivska and Starobeshevska thermal power plants in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region. These actions are intended to cause a "blackout in the swamps."
According to this article, Markov was supposed to inform the Russian Ministry of Justice himself and submit documents for inclusion in the register of "foreign agents" from the moment he was assigned the status of "foreign agent. "
Ukraine and Greece have agreed on joint production of naval drones at Greek shipbuilding enterprises. This will satisfy the needs of both countries and reduce Greece's technological gap with Turkey.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that two Ukrainian citizens, who had long cooperated with Russian special services, committed acts of sabotage on the railway. The incidents occurred on the route from Warsaw East to Lublin, where tracks and the traction network were damaged.
Explosions are heard in Russia's Voronezh. According to the Telegram channel Astra, Russian air defense is operating.
Gold prices fell to their lowest level in more than a week as markets scaled back expectations of a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month. Spot gold fell 0.1% to $4041.54 an ounce, while gold futures for December delivery fell 0.8% to $4040.30 an ounce.
Russia's metallurgical industry is declining due to export restrictions, a high key rate, and competition from Chinese manufacturers. This economic cooling is forcing major players to curtail investment programs.
The Prime Minister of Poland held a secret meeting regarding sabotage on railway tracks. Jacek Dobrzynski, spokesman for the Polish Minister-Coordinator of Special Services, stated that Russian special services are most likely responsible for the sabotage. The incidents occurred on the route from Warsaw East to Lublin, damaging tracks and the traction network.
