War in Ukraine
This winter, Ukraine will face the risk of prolonged power outages, which will depend on temperature and the intensity of Russian attacks. Expert Ivan Perehinets emphasized that economical electricity consumption can positively affect the situation and reduce the number of outages.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have refuted Russian claims about the capture of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast. Commander of the 19th Army Corps, General Oleksandr Bakulin, recorded an address from the city center, confirming that Kostiantynivka remains under Ukrainian control.
Ukrainian and American delegations have reached a common understanding on the key terms of the agreement after peace talks in Geneva. Ukraine expects President Zelenskyy's visit to the US in November to finalize the agreements.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the aircraft repair plant in Taganrog with the experimental A-60 aircraft and the drone production enterprise. The oil terminal in Novorossiysk and the Tuapse refinery were also hit.
A Russian drone fell on a house in the Florești district of Moldova. Also, in the neighboring country, a drone was reported to be flying towards Romania.
On November 24, former Crimean political prisoner Edem Bekirov died in Istanbul. He was an activist awarded a state scholarship for protecting citizens' rights.
As a result of the Russian night attack on November 25, 6 people were injured in the Kyiv region, including a 14-year-old girl. 6 multi-story buildings, 16 private houses, and 5 cars were damaged in four districts of the region.
On the night of November 25, Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine, using 22 missiles and 464 drones. Air defense forces neutralized 14 missiles, including one Kinzhal, and 438 drones.
On the night of November 24-25, the enemy attacked the energy infrastructure of Kyiv and several regions. Over 100,000 consumers were left without electricity, and emergency and hourly blackouts were implemented.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll held a unique meeting with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi. This is an important step by the Trump administration to end the Russian-Ukrainian war.
President Zelenskyy reported on Russia's massive night attack with 22 missiles and over 460 drones. The main strike hit Kyiv and the region, and the enemy also attacked Odesa region and 4 other regions, targeting energy infrastructure.
Romania scrambled Eurofighter Typhoon and F-16 fighter jets twice on November 25 due to the detection of drone incursions into national airspace. Radars detected targets near Tulcea and Galați counties.
Russia's night attack with drones and missiles on Ukraine resulted in civilian deaths and injuries, and damaged homes and infrastructure. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called it a terrorist response to the peaceful proposals of the US and Trump.
In Kyiv, as a result of the enemy attack, 6 people died and 14 were injured, 8 were hospitalized, including a child. The State Emergency Service rescued 18 people, eliminating the consequences in three districts.
Emergency power outages have been introduced in Kyiv by order of NEC Ukrenergo. This happened after a massive enemy attack on the energy infrastructure.
Donald Trump's spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, stated that the US cannot endlessly supply weapons to Ukraine, as Trump seeks to end the war. Washington continues to sell a significant amount of weapons through NATO mechanisms.
As a result of the Russian air attack in Kyiv, the heat supply to homes in seven districts has been temporarily restricted. Utility services are eliminating the consequences for the fastest possible restoration of heating.
Brent crude futures fell to $63. 10 a barrel, WTI to $58.61. The decline comes amid fears that supply will outstrip demand next year, despite sanctions on Russian supplies.
Kyiv police are investigating information about restricted access to a shelter in one of the libraries in Podilskyi district. Law enforcement officers identified the participants of the incident and resolved the conflict.
Over the past day, 183 combat engagements were recorded on the front, 61 of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy carried out 68 airstrikes, dropped 140 guided aerial bombs, and used 6,137 kamikaze drones.
As a result of Russia's night attack on Odesa region, 6 people were injured, including 2 children. Damage to civilian and energy facilities was recorded, as well as fires at port infrastructure facilities.
The head of the NSDC's Center for Countering Disinformation, Kovalenko, reported that a Russian UAV flew into Romania. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the probable border crossing, and Romanian residents received a RO-Alert about possible falling objects.
According to confirmed information from medics, 6 people died as a result of the enemy attack on Kyiv. Earlier, two deaths were reported at night and four in the morning.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is meeting with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi to discuss the peace process. These meetings come amid increased efforts by US President Donald Trump to secure a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war.
As a result of the morning Russian attack on Kyiv, there are preliminary reports of 4 dead and at least 3 wounded in the Sviatoshynskyi district. Damage was also recorded in the Darnytskyi district; the attack targeted civilian and energy infrastructure.
A poll by The Vandenberg Coalition showed that 72% of Donald Trump voters support aid to Ukraine and holding Russia accountable. The majority also supports intelligence sharing and selling Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
Two people died and six were injured as a result of the night attack on Kyiv, among those rescued were three children. Hits on residential buildings in the Pecherskyi and Dniprovskyi districts were recorded.
On November 24, Russian troops lost 1120 soldiers and 448 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 25.11.25 amount to 1,167,570 personnel.
The heads of the foreign affairs committees of 20 European countries adopted a joint statement on the war in Ukraine. They emphasized that a just peace must be based on international law and respect Ukraine's territorial integrity.
As a result of the enemy's combined night attack on November 25, a person died in the Bila Tserkva community of Kyiv Oblast. The fall of enemy targets was recorded, a girl was injured, and a multi-story building was damaged.