The Armed Forces of Ukraine refuted statements by the Russian military leadership regarding the capture of the settlements of Stavky and Novomykhailivka in the Donetsk region. Commander of the 60th Separate Mechanized Brigade Dmytro Rohoziuk emphasized that there are no grounds for such statements, and Ukrainian units are firmly holding their occupied positions.
Vladimir Putin signed the state national policy strategy until 2036, which provides for the formation of a homogeneous civic identity and the integration of occupied Ukrainian territories. The document is aimed at large-scale Russification and the elimination of Ukrainian national consciousness.
On November 30, 2025, 271 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched 3 missile and 40 air strikes. The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1160 Russian servicemen and destroyed 5 tanks, 14 armored vehicles, and 508 drones.
Dense fog in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, complicated the work of Ukrainian units, especially aerial reconnaissance. Despite this, the Defense Forces destroyed 29 occupiers and wounded another 9.
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.
The administration of US President Donald Trump is preparing a proposal that involves recognizing Russia's control over annexed Crimea and occupied territories of Ukraine. This is part of a peace agreement being developed by US Special Representative Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the hit on the Saratov Oil Refinery on the night of November 28, where explosions and a fire were recorded. A UAV storage site at the Saki airfield and fuel and lubricant depots in Donetsk and Luhansk regions were also hit.
The Gauleiter of occupied Donetsk region, Denis Pushilin, admitted that most coal mines in the region will be liquidated or mothballed due to the economic inexpediency of extraction. This decision contradicts previous promises by the occupation authorities to revive the coal industry, which is actually in crisis due to the loss of sales markets.
Russian servicemen in the Zaporizhzhia direction are facing gangrene due to lack of medical assistance. A field commander reports four seriously wounded, but a senior officer refuses evacuation.
According to YouControl, 5,817 Ukrainian companies and 686 individual entrepreneurs have probable ties to Russian businesses as of November 2025. Their total revenue in 2024 amounted to UAH 150.3 billion, which is one-third more than in 2023.
Vitaliy Zaichenko, Chairman of the Board of NEC "Ukrenergo", reported that Sumy, Poltava, Kharkiv, and Donetsk Oblast have the biggest problems with electricity. These regions suffer the most from Russian attacks, where repair crews work in the most difficult conditions due to the complex security situation.
Starting December 14, 2024, Ukrzaliznytsia is introducing a new train schedule for 2025-2026, which includes 11 new routes (8 international, 3 domestic) and hourly train service between Kyiv and Lviv. Among the domestic updates are the Kramatorsk-Chop, Kryvyi Rih-Ivano-Frankivsk trains, and the extended Kharkiv-Uzhhorod route.
Over the past day, 213 combat engagements were recorded on the front line, which is a third more than the day before. The greatest activity is observed in the Pokrovsk (57 attacks) and Lyman (44 attacks) directions.
The Institute for the Study of War predicts that Russian forces will be able to capture the rest of Donetsk Oblast by August 2027 at current rates of advance. From July 31 to November 26, the occupiers advanced 0.12 km per day.
Soldiers of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated a member of a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group and captured two more. The operation was carried out in the Donetsk direction, and weapons, communication equipment, and documents were seized.
The head of the Donetsk OVA, Filashkin, reported a difficult situation and frequent shelling of the city of Sloviansk, as well as an increase in the use of Molniya-type UAVs by the Russians.
SAP and NABU exposed an organized group that embezzled 140 million UAH of budget funds intended for the restoration of heat and water supply in Donetsk region. Five participants, including an official of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, have been notified of suspicion.
Ukraine's Defense Forces struck military targets and Russian military-industrial complex facilities, including the "VNIIIR-Progress" plant in Cheboksary. A command post, a Tor-M1 air defense system, ammunition depots, and an enemy personnel concentration area were also hit.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, stated that Russia shows no signs of wanting to end the war. Ukrainian soldiers are holding the front in difficult battles in the Huliaipole, Kupyansk, and Pokrovsk directions.
On October 16, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin convinced Donald Trump not to approve the transfer of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. This happened on the eve of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the White House.
Russian troops attacked energy infrastructure in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. Emergency power outages have been applied in Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions.
The Institute for the Study of War believes that Russia's consistent pace of advance on the front does not mean the inevitable capture of Donetsk Oblast. The Kremlin is spreading the narrative of inevitable victory to coerce Ukraine and the West into meeting its demands.
Ukrainian intelligence officers published an intercepted conversation where Russian military personnel complain about the failure of attacks in the Donetsk direction. The occupiers massively refuse to carry out combat missions, and their commander threatens them with desertion.
Russian troops are trying to encircle Myrnohrad in Donetsk region, moving towards Rivne and Svitlo. The 7th Airborne Assault Corps is holding back the enemy, and the marines captured four occupiers.
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.
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.
The petition received 25,019 votes out of the 25,000 required. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has 53 days to respond.
The Ukrainian authorities have decided on the mandatory evacuation of children from dangerous areas of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. The evacuation takes place with parents, with the possibility of independently choosing a region for further placement.
The Katerynivka quarry in the Mariupol district has ceased operations due to the complete depletion of alkaline kaolin reserves. During the years of occupation, kaolin was massively exported to Russia, where it was used in the production of refractories, faience, and ceramics.
The Prosecutor General's Office is documenting the consequences of Russian aggression, which led to the death of four and injury of 13 people in Kharkiv Oblast, as well as damage in Dnipropetrovsk and Chernihiv Oblasts. Among the victims are children, and houses and infrastructure have been destroyed.
