War in Ukraine
On November 19, the official website of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was hacked. They stated that the information published there was untrue. Work is currently underway to restore the website's operation.
Russian reconnaissance ship spotted near British waters: UK Defence Secretary makes statement.
Moscow stated that after the meeting in Anchorage, there were no qualitative changes regarding the cessation of Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine. This was a response to an Axios publication about alleged secret negotiations between Russia and the United States.
As a result of the Russian missile strike on Ternopil, 20 people were killed, including 2 children. Another 66 people, 16 of whom are children, were injured.
The head of the Russian occupation administration in Zaporizhzhia region, Yevhen Balytskyi, was sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment. He organized the theft of almost half a million tons of Ukrainian grain and its export to the Russian Federation.
Poland is preparing a response to the railway explosion, which it considers an act of state terrorism. Foreign Minister Sikorski stated that a response would be provided in the coming days.
During the attack on Ternopil on November 19, Russian occupiers could have used a strategic X-101 air-to-surface cruise missile, Yuriy Ihnat reported. As a result of the enemy attack, 16 people were killed and 64 were injured.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has simplified the procedure for obtaining a new combatant certificate in case of its loss or theft. The procedure for obtaining a certificate for servicemen released from captivity has also been simplified.
In Ternopil, 16 people were killed and 64 injured, including 14 children, as a result of a Russian attack on November 19. The strikes hit two high-rise buildings and infrastructure facilities.
Romanian and German fighter jets were scrambled due to the detection of a drone in Romanian airspace amid Russia's massive attack on Ukraine. The drone disappeared from radars after penetrating 8 km into national airspace.
The Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs has withdrawn consent for the operation of the Russian consulate in Gdańsk. This decision was made in response to the railway sabotage, which is linked to the activities of Russian special services.
The Russian Federation prevents the dissemination of truthful information in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine by banning satellite equipment and controlling Telegram channels. This creates an information "bubble" and censors information not controlled by the Kremlin.
As a result of the Russian attack on Ternopil on November 19, the number of victims rose to 12. The strikes hit two residential buildings and an industrial facility.
New criteria for reserving conscripts for critically important defense innovative enterprises have been introduced into Resolution No. 76. The number of reserved persons is now limited by the indicators specified in contracts with the Ministry of Defense.
Five DTEK energy workers were injured as a result of an enemy attack in the Dnipropetrovsk region. One energy worker is in serious condition, four others have concussions and shrapnel wounds.
Ukraine plans to demand $43 billion in climate damage compensation from Russia to fund an environmentally sound post-war recovery. This was announced at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil, citing a report that estimates greenhouse gas emissions from the invasion at 236.8 million tons of CO2 equivalent.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak confirmed his visit to Turkey as part of a delegation led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He stated that he is in constant contact with US President's Special Representative Steve Witkoff to stop Russian aggression.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell after a report of increased US inventories. The price decline is limited by sanctions against Russian oil, which raises concerns about supply disruptions.
On the night of November 19, the enemy launched a combined attack on critical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine. 41 missiles and 442 enemy drones were neutralized.
Russian troops once again attacked energy infrastructure in 7 regions of Ukraine. As a result of the shelling in Dnipropetrovsk region, four energy workers were injured and hospitalized. Emergency blackouts have been replaced by hourly schedules across the country.
As a result of the night attack by Russia on Ternopil, 10 people died, 37 were injured, and there are people under the rubble. Two residential 9-story buildings were damaged.
Ukraine expects the first gas supplies via the Greek route in January 2026, which is more expensive than the Polish LNG terminal. This route, although flexible, requires cooperation with five operators.
Overnight, Russia attacked critical infrastructure and residential buildings in Ukraine, causing destruction in Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. In Prykarpattia, there are disruptions in heat supply, and in Kharkiv region, the enemy once again targeted railway and energy infrastructure.
After the Russian attack in Ternopil, a six-fold excess of chlorine content in the air was recorded. Residents are advised to stay indoors and close windows.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky reported on the consequences of Russia's night attack with more than 470 drones and 48 missiles. In Ternopil, residential buildings were hit, which led to 9 deaths.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Turkey on November 19. He was met by Deputy Mayor of Ankara Faruk Köylüoğlu.
Over the past day, November 18, 160 combat engagements were recorded on the fronts of the Russian-Ukrainian war. The occupiers carried out 71 airstrikes, dropped 139 guided aerial bombs, and deployed 5204 kamikaze drones.
In the Ivano-Frankivsk district, the enemy attacked energy infrastructure facilities, injuring three people, including two children. One household was damaged, and explosions were also recorded in Lviv and Burshtyn.
The number of injured in Kharkiv as a result of the Russian shelling on the night of November 19 has risen to 46 people, including two children. The Russians attacked the Slobidskyi and Osnovianskyi districts with 19 Geran-2 or Shahed-type UAVs, damaging 16 apartment buildings and other infrastructure.
The enemy hit civilian warehouse premises in Lviv, causing tires to catch fire and thick smoke. According to preliminary data, the smoke does not pose a threat to health.