War in Ukraine
On the night of November 12, Ukraine repelled an attack of 121 enemy UAVs, 90 of which were destroyed. 31 drones were recorded hitting 19 locations.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported an increase in the effectiveness of interceptor drones, which have shot down over 150 Russian "Shaheds" since the beginning of the month. Ukraine will continue to develop technologies and train crews for interceptor drones, involving partners in joint production.
The Russian command is punishing unsatisfactory troop replenishment, especially in the Far East. Those responsible for recruitment, mainly sergeants and officers, are being transferred to assault units.
A paramilitary guard was killed by an enemy UAV strike at a Ukrzaliznytsia infrastructure facility. He did not manage to return to the shelter, being two steps away from it.
Over the past day, 217 combat engagements were recorded on the front, which is a quarter more than the day before. The greatest enemy activity was observed in the Pokrovsk and Oleksandrivka directions.
The advance of Russian troops in the Pokrovsk direction remains slow, likely due to exhausting offensive operations across the theater of war. ISW predicts that the Russians will capture Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, but with heavy losses and over a long period.
On November 11, Russian troops lost 1,000 soldiers and 162 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 12.11.25 are estimated at 1,154,180 personnel.
During a year of the preferential lending program, Ukrainian defense industry manufacturers attracted 80 loans totaling almost 5 billion hryvnias. The loan funds can be used to modernize production, purchase new equipment and components, and expand operational activities.
Pilots-aerial scouts of the 4th border detachment destroyed nine shelters and four vehicles of the Russian invaders. The operations took place in the South-Slobozhansky direction of the front.
Russia's interim chargé d'affaires in Turkey, Oleksiy Ivanov, stated that Russia is ready to resume direct negotiations with Ukraine. Moscow is awaiting political will from Kyiv and has not received a positive response to its initiatives.
According to Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, Russians are trying to portray military successes in Ukraine as "epoch-making," although they are only "partial. " In his opinion, "as soon as winter comes, they will not be able to do anything."
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that the Russian-American summit in Budapest is being postponed due to a territorial issue, but will still take place. He also mentioned the 2022 Istanbul Agreement, which, according to him, was "sabotaged by the Anglo-Saxons."
US President Donald Trump is frustrated that he cannot end the war between Russia and Ukraine, as his attempts to strike a deal that would recognize Russia's territorial gains have been unsuccessful. He tried to scare Putin by providing Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, and persuaded Zelenskyy to cede territory, but both attempts failed.
The Ulyanovsk authorities stated that mobile internet would only work for a "whitelist" of sites until the end of the war. However, local residents complain that even "allowed" resources do not work.
Denmark has approved the 28th military aid package for Ukraine worth 1. 4 billion Danish kroner. It provides for financing joint weapons production, purchasing American weapons, and fuel.
Since the beginning of the day, 206 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, with the number of battles in the Pokrovsk direction reaching 72. The enemy carried out 2809 kamikaze drone strikes and 3231 shelling attacks on positions.
Ukraine rescued a group of children from the occupied territories, including a 10-year-old girl who was intimidated for her Ukrainian origin, and a sister and brother who lost their mother due to the inaction of Russian doctors. Among those rescued is also a 19-year-old boy who was tortured by Russian soldiers.
In Zaporizhzhia, the enemy advanced and captured three settlements, taking advantage of numerical superiority and fog. Syrskyi reported significant losses of the occupiers in the operational zone of the "South" Group of Forces.
In Britain, the government is reducing its contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria by 15%, allocating 850 million pounds sterling for the period 2026–2028.
Former People's Deputy of Ukraine and founder of the libertarian party "5. 10" Hennadiy Balashov has died at the age of 64. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed, but it is known that Balashov held a radical economic stance and was suspected of tax evasion.
Ukrainian defense companies have reached industrial-scale drone production, manufacturing millions of units annually. Due to a lack of funding and the need to increase capacity, manufacturers are seeking partnerships in Europe.
Romanian Foreign Ministry representative Andrei Țerna commented on the FSB's statements about Ukraine and Great Britain's attempt to abduct a MiG-31 aircraft. He compared it to Soviet spy novels, calling it propaganda that conceals Russian aggression.
Russian officials have admitted that Kremlin propaganda in films does not have the desired effect of motivating young people.
On November 12, power outage schedules will be in effect in most regions of Ukraine. 2 to 4 queues will be without electricity throughout the day.
Russia has adopted amendments to the Criminal Code, tightening responsibility for sabotage and lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years. Involving minors in sabotage will be punishable by life imprisonment.
President Zelenskyy, after a report by Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi, announced an increase in assaults in the Pokrovsk direction and in Zaporizhzhia region. In the Kupyansk direction, the situation has improved thanks to the successes of the Ukrainian military.
Germany plans to spend 19 billion euros on clothing and equipment for soldiers and 7. 5 billion euros on armored vehicles by 2034-2037. This will allow the army to be equipped to reach a strength of 460,000 soldiers.
Ukrainians will receive a record UAH 509 million in National Cashback for August 2025. Over 3.6 million buyers supported domestic producers by purchasing goods worth almost UAH 5.1 billion.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov arrived in Istanbul to work on unblocking the prisoner exchange process. He plans meetings in Turkey and the Middle East to resume exchanges.
In total, 118 combat engagements have been recorded at the front since the beginning of the day. In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian troops tried to advance 46 times, 38 attacks were repelled.