War in Ukraine
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.
In the Hola Prystan district of Kherson region, kindergartens remain without heating due to lack of funding. Parents are forced to bundle up their children, and employees predict a complete lack of heat throughout the winter. The occupation authorities cannot solve the problem, and funding is being siphoned off in Henichesk, where the administration is engaged in ostentatious "repairs."
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv, a man died in the Sviatoshynskyi district. In total, 1 person was killed and 7 injured, including a child.
As a result of a Russian attack on the night of November 29, a multi-story building and a private house were damaged in Brovary, with injuries reported. 52 residents were evacuated, and three injured individuals were hospitalized.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak was shocked and confused after learning about Zelenskyy's decision to dismiss him from the post of head of the OP, although he was previously considered too influential to resign.
On the night of November 29, two drones from Ukraine crossed Moldova's airspace, leading to a temporary suspension of air traffic. The authorities have strengthened security measures, are checking the territory, and are monitoring the situation.
On the night of November 29, the Russian army attacked Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles. In several districts of the capital, as a result of the strikes, damage to high-rise buildings and a fire in the private sector were recorded. Seven people were reportedly injured, including a child.
Halyna Hryhorenko has been dismissed from the post of First Deputy Minister of Culture of Ukraine at her own request. She thanked the team and partners for a year of work, promising to release details later.
On the night of November 29, Russia once again launched a combined attack on Kyiv. As a result of the shelling, several districts of the city were affected - Darnytskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, and Solomianskyi. Residential high-rise buildings were damaged, and a private house caught fire.
The Russian Federation declared Human Rights Watch an "undesirable" organization, banning its activities in the country. At the same time, several public figures, journalists, and publications were added to the register of "foreign agents."
The SBU neutralized a Russian agent network in western Ukraine, exposing three participants who were preparing caches with components for improvised explosive devices. Among them are a 20-year-old Kharkiv resident, a 16-year-old schoolgirl, and a 17-year-old young man from Rivne region, recruited via Telegram to fulfill courier orders.
Since 2022, Russia has involved citizens of 128 countries in the war against Ukraine through fake centers, private structures, and diplomatic institutions. Foreigners are recruited by deception, coercion, or for money; many of them are killed or taken prisoner.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov will take part in negotiations with Donald Trump's envoy, Scott Witkoff, and the US delegation. Umerov will go to Miami instead of Andriy Yermak, who was dismissed from the post of Head of the Presidential Office and had previously planned the trip.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi refuted Russia's statements about the capture of Kupyansk, pointing to fewer than 40 Russian radio exchange subscribers in the city. Ukrainian units are holding their lines and increasing fire impact on the approaches to Kupyansk.
On November 28, 289 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Russia launched 28 airstrikes, dropped 86 guided bombs, used 876 kamikaze drones, and carried out 2,264 shellings of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' positions.
Dictator Putin signed the law on the Russian Federation's federal budget for 2026–2028, which envisages a deficit and a significant increase in funding for the military and security sectors. Spending on the army and security will exceed social expenditures.
In Tatarstan's Alabuga economic zone, a fire broke out at a plant that produces "Shaheds"; the fire area is already 5,000 square meters.
A Ukrainian arms company has unveiled a new 8-ton armored vehicle called "Desna. "
United States Secretary of State Rubio is likely to miss the December 3 NATO meeting in Brussels. This raises concerns amid negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
Andriy Yermak resigned a day before meeting with US President's special representative Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. The purpose of the visit was to finalize the positions of the US and Ukraine before Witkoff and Kushner's trip to Moscow.
Two tankers, Kairos and Virat, carrying Russian oil and under sanctions, exploded off the coast of Turkey in the Black Sea. The causes of the incidents are unknown, and a rescue operation is underway.
On November 28, the city of Slavutych was left without electricity due to shelling that damaged an energy facility. "Chernihivoblenergo" reported that restoration work will begin as soon as the security situation allows.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the dismissal of the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine a political crisis. This happened against the backdrop of Orban's visit to Putin and the chaos in the negotiations on the Witkoff plan.
The Cabinet of Ministers updated the Operational Plan for the Implementation of the State Forest Management Strategy until 2035 (for 2025-2027), Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced. The goal is sustainable development of forestry and transparency of the management system based on the European model.
Germany has approved the federal budget for 2026 with expenditures of 524. 5 billion euros, which is 21.5 billion more than in 2025. Aid to Ukraine will amount to 11.5 billion euros, which is Berlin's largest support since 2022.
Norway plans to maintain the current level of aid to Ukraine in 2026, allocating 85 billion kroner ($8. 4 billion). This is due to the low probability of a quick peace and broad support in parliament.