War in Ukraine
On the evening of November 13, explosions occurred in occupied Donetsk, leading to a power outage for 3,100 subscribers in the Voroshylovsky and Kyivsky districts. The city was attacked by drones, possibly hitting the Donetsk Metallurgical Plant.
Rescuers extinguished a fire at an industrial facility in Sumy caused by a Russian strike. One person sought medical attention.
On November 13, the Defense Forces repelled 157 combat engagements, recorded 30 airstrikes and over 2,600 kamikaze drones. The most intense battles continue in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy carried out 47 attacks.
The Unified Center for Identification of Deceased Bodies has started operating in Ukraine. It will identify people who died during the war. The center will allow for more effective identification using modern DNA examinations and data exchange with international partners.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported the successful destruction of 33 strategic and 41 operational targets of the Russian aggressor since early November. Long-range strike weapons of Ukrainian development were used: "Flamingo", "Bars" and "Lyutyi".
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will arrive in Athens on November 16 for an official visit. Meetings with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President of Greece Konstantinos Tasoulas are planned.
The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Oleksandr Bilchuk from the post of Head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine. Daniil Menshikov has been appointed as acting head.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the dates for the start of applications for receiving one thousand hryvnias. This can be done starting from November 15.
The IMF will soon launch a mission to Ukraine to assess the country's financial needs and discuss a potential new lending program. IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack emphasized the importance of a robust anti-corruption architecture in Ukraine.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the Pokrovsk direction remains the main one for the enemy's offensive, which is suffering significant losses in personnel and equipment. Ukrainian defenders are effectively operating in this direction, as well as in the Ocheretyne, Huliaipole, and Orikhiv directions.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on young Ukrainians to serve their country instead of leaving for Germany, a request he made to President Zelenskyy. Merz also confirmed the government's plans to revoke the right to receive citizen assistance for refugees from Ukraine.
Lithuania has banned Russian rapper Alisher Morgenshtern from entering for 10 years due to a threat to national security. The decision was made after a proposal from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the collection of additional information.
A Su-30 fighter jet crashed in Karelia, killing two crew members. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russia has lost 428 aircraft since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
On November 14, power outages will be applied throughout the day in most regions of Ukraine. The restrictions are related to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
The performance of the American rock band Limp Bizkit in Tallinn, scheduled for May 31, 2026, has been canceled. The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that "there is no place for supporters of the aggressor state either in Estonia or in the Estonian cultural space."
The decision to return Mikheil Saakashvili to prison from the clinic is intended to influence the US, which has imposed sanctions against billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili. The head of Saakashvili's party considers this a desperate attempt by Ivanishvili to attract the attention of the West.
The court sentenced two residents of Poltava region who adjusted Russian strikes on the energy infrastructure of Poltava and Sumy regions. They received 15 and 13 years in prison with confiscation of property for treason.
Szymon Hołownia officially signed his resignation letter, and his powers as Speaker of the Polish Sejm will end on November 18. This decision is part of the government's coalition agreement; a new Sejm Marshal will be elected later.
After the attack on an industrial facility in Sumy, an excess of nitrogen dioxide by 1. 6 times was recorded. The smoke has cleared, there is no threat to people's health.
The Cabinet of Ministers has established a coordination headquarters to ensure the uninterrupted operation of communication networks due to systematic Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. The headquarters will unite the efforts of the government and communication operators to prevent risks and ensure network operation during power outages.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the possibility of issuing joint EU debt to support Ukraine. This will happen if the plan to use frozen Russian assets fails due to Belgium's blocking.
Russian invaders have deployed the command and use of mortar artillery in Pokrovsk. Units of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Assault Forces are working to destroy these positions.
The case of Vyshhorod Mayor Oleksiy Momot and the director of a contracting organization regarding the embezzlement of UAH 1. 6 million in budget funds has been sent to court. The violations were discovered during the procurement of two excavator-loaders for a volunteer formation.
Two unemployed men from Poltava region, aged 21 and 23, installed video traps and provided access to online broadcasts to the Russian special services. They adjusted enemy air attacks on electricity and heat generating enterprises, for which they received 15 and 13 years in prison with confiscation of property.
A Russian UAV attacked an enterprise in Sumy, causing a fire and smoke. Specialists are measuring air quality, and residents are advised to stay indoors.
Russia's revenues from crude oil and fuel exports significantly decreased in October to $13. 1 billion. This is $2.3 billion less than last year, due to falling prices, reduced exports, and Ukrainian strikes.
In Zakarpattia, the head of a law enforcement agency group was exposed for using official information to organize the illegal transfer of a conscription-age man to Romania for 2,000 dollars. He demanded payment in cryptocurrency through disappearing messages on Telegram.
Since the beginning of the day, 117 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, with the enemy's most active actions in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Lyman directions. Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous attacks, including 28 out of 31 in the Pokrovsk direction.
A medical worker in Odesa region organized a scheme for illegal evasion of mobilization for men and issued fictitious medical certificates.
Former President of Georgia and ex-head of the Odesa Regional State Administration Mikheil Saakashvili appealed to Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a request to include him in the list of civilian prisoners of the war against Russia. Saakashvili, who is a citizen of Ukraine, claims that his persecution is related to the war, and that his poisoning and imprisonment were demanded by Putin.