War in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the Ukrainian delegation led by Rustem Umerov, which went to the USA, to promptly prepare steps to end the war. Ukraine continues cooperation with America, expecting the finalization of the results of the meetings in Geneva.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the successful damage to the Afipsky oil refinery and the aircraft repair plant. Other facilities belonging to the occupiers were also damaged.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov as the head of Ukraine's delegation to participate in the negotiation process with the United States and other international partners, as well as with representatives of the Russian Federation. Previously, this delegation was headed by Andriy Yermak.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on November 29, 37 people were injured, two died. Currently, 15 injured people are in hospitals.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, and the head of the SBU, Vasyl Maliuk, were named the best among possible negotiators from Ukraine in the context of future peace talks.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Oleksandr Mishchenko stated that Russia strategically perceives the alliance between Ukraine and Poland as a threat. A significant part of the negative media coverage may be the result of deliberate actions by Russia, which is trying to weaken Polish-Ukrainian unity.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that after the war, Ukraine would become a buffer state between the West and Russia, as it was before the war.
In Pokrovsk, search and assault operations and the elimination of the enemy in urban areas are ongoing. In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces stopped 82 assault actions of the aggressor, neutralizing 86 occupiers.
On the night of November 29, Russia attacked Ukraine with 36 missiles and 596 drones, with the main strike targeting the Kyiv region. Air defense shot down 19 missiles, including one "Kinzhal", and 558 drones.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 3 dead and dozens wounded as a result of Russia's massive night attack with approximately 36 missiles and 600 drones. The main targets were energy and civilian infrastructure, leading to damage and fires in residential buildings.
Brovary, Kyiv region, came under attack by enemy UAVs, several strikes were recorded. Private houses, cars, and apartment buildings were damaged, there are dead and wounded.
As a result of the enemy's night attack on the capital, the number of victims has risen to 29. Two people died, 19 injured are in hospitals.
The UK has announced the collapse of talks to join the EU's SAFE defense fund, a setback for the post-Brexit reset of relations. The country rejected EU demands to contribute billions of euros for access, despite the fact that its defense industry can still participate in projects under third-country conditions.
According to a journalist from The Economist, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, is heading to the United States, possibly as the leader of the negotiation process. Earlier, Rustem Umerov and Serhiy Kyslytsia traveled to the US to discuss a peace plan.
As a result of Russia's massive missile and drone attack on the energy infrastructure of Kyiv and five regions, over 500,000 consumers in the capital, 100,000 in Kyiv Oblast, and almost 8,000 in Kharkiv Oblast were left without electricity. Hourly blackout schedules are being applied throughout Ukraine.
As a result of a massive combined Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of November 29, 27 people were injured, two died. 17 injured, including a child, were hospitalized.
As a result of a drone attack on the Afipsky Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, a fire broke out, covering an area of 250 square meters. There were no casualties, personnel were evacuated, and some technical equipment was damaged.
German Ministry of Defense representative Christiane Noack stated that the Bundeswehr has not developed any 'plan for war with Russia. ' This refutes information from The Wall Street Journal about a supposed secret 'Operational Plan Germany' (OPLAN DEU).
Over the past day, November 28, 311 combat engagements took place on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The enemy launched one missile and 50 air strikes, using 1721 kamikaze drones.
As a result of the night attack on the Kyiv region, destruction was recorded in five districts, the city of Fastiv was left without electricity, and two people were injured. In Brovary district, 6 multi-story buildings were damaged, 52 people were evacuated.
On November 29, Poland activated military aviation and put ground-based air defense systems on alert in response to Russian strikes on Ukraine. These actions are preventive in nature to ensure the security of its airspace.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv on November 29, two people were killed and 15 more were injured, including one child. Damage to high-rise buildings and fires were recorded in several districts of the capital.
On Saturday, November 29, residents on the right bank of Kyiv experienced reduced water pressure in their homes, Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported. This occurred after a combined Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of November 29, which caused damage and power outages.
On November 28, the Russian army lost 910 servicemen, 15 armored combat vehicles, and 3 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 29.11.25 are estimated at 1,171,700 personnel.
On Saturday, November 29, the western part of Kyiv was left without electricity due to a combined Russian attack. Energy workers are working to restore supply.
In October, a record number of drone appearances were recorded over German military facilities, especially over the naval component. German police are investigating the possible involvement of Russian intelligence in these incidents.
On the morning of November 29, a large-scale air raid alert was declared in Ukraine due to the take-off of Russian MiG-31K aircraft, equipped with Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles. The Kyiv City Military Administration reported the threat of enemy missile use.
As a result of the attack on Kyiv, 11 people were injured, 5 of whom were hospitalized. Significant damage to residential buildings, fires, and destruction of facades were recorded in several districts of the capital.
According to the monitoring project DeepState, Russian troops advanced near Rivnopil and Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia. This update to the combat map occurred on November 29 at 01:25.
Former head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak announced his intention to go to the front after NABU and SAP searches of his home on November 28. He said he was ready for any consequences and felt discredited.