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.
Russia attacked energy infrastructure in four regions, leaving 70,000 consumers in two without electricity. The most difficult situation is in Dnipropetrovsk region, and there are also outages due to bad weather in Lviv region.
Unmanned aerial systems attacked the Krasnoperekopsk chemical plant "Brom" and the "Krasnoperekopsk" power substation in temporarily occupied Crimea. According to Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, the Krasnoperekopsk substation is a key node in the peninsula's energy system.
On November 23, 177 combat engagements were recorded on the front in 13 directions, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Oleksandrivka directions. The enemy launched 39 air strikes, used 3777 kamikaze drones, and carried out 3696 shellings.
The SBU's Special Operations Center "Alpha" struck the occupiers in Donetsk Oblast. A tower of an industrial facility in Pokrovsk with machine gun crews, snipers, and FPV operators was destroyed, as well as warehouses with FPV drones, "Zala" and "Gerbera" UAVs in the enemy's rear.
As a result of Russian shelling in Donetsk region on November 22, four people were killed and four more were injured. Eight civilian objects were destroyed, including two residential buildings.
Ukraine's Defense Forces are holding back the Russians in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, where small arms battles are ongoing, preventing the enemy from gaining a foothold. Since early November, Ukrainian troops have eliminated 388 occupiers and wounded 87.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces the most painful choice: to agree to a peace deal that involves giving up part of Donbas, or to continue the war. This is due to new efforts by the Trump administration for a peace deal that involves compromises from Ukraine.
On November 22, a number of cities in the occupied territories of Donetsk region were left without electricity. Monitoring channels reported a UAV attack on Shakhtarsk, and there are also videos from Starobesheve, where, presumably, UAVs hit energy facilities.
Near the village of Kotlyne in Donetsk region, Russian military shot 5 captured servicemen of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The Prosecutor General's Office has launched an investigation into the war crime.
President Zelenskyy reported on the difficult situation in the Pokrovsk direction, where over 150,000 Russian forces are assaulting positions daily. Ukrainian units are conducting counter-offensive actions and destroying the occupier.
Russian troops are advancing into the central part of Pokrovsk, establishing positions and moving towards a full-scale battle for the city. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are hunting in the railway area, but sightings of infantry groups indicate a threat to the railway tracks.
In 2025, 122,000 Ukrainians were forced to leave their homes due to the war. In total, about 10 million Ukrainians have become refugees or internally displaced persons.
The Élysée Palace emphasized that all decisions regarding the peace plan for Ukraine require common support and consensus from European partners and NATO allies. The statement reiterates key provisions about "unwavering commitment to a just and lasting peace" and the need for "full involvement of Ukraine, preservation of its sovereignty, and ensuring its future security."
A high-ranking security official for the President of Ukraine denied accepting Donald Trump's peace plan. This plan, developed without consultations with Ukraine and European allies, envisages Russian control over part of Ukrainian territories.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced the cessation of activities of a fraudulent group that defrauded 25 EU citizens of approximately $250,000. Three members of the group, who operated from Kyiv, have been notified of suspicion.
The German Chancellor, the Presidents of France, and the Prime Minister of Great Britain will hold an urgent conversation with Zelenskyy. They will discuss the US and Russian plan to end the war. A meeting is also expected on the sidelines of the G20 in South Africa.
Kramatorsk and Druzhkivka in Donetsk Oblast are without power due to an emergency situation. Invincibility points operate at their usual addresses.
The new US plan to end the Russian-Ukrainian war surprised the European diplomatic community. It envisages actual Russian control over part of the territories, which is unacceptable for Ukraine and causes concern among European countries.
Axios has published US President Donald Trump's 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine. The document provides for territorial concessions, security guarantees, and economic components.
SBU counterintelligence detained a Russian military intelligence informant in Donetsk region who was adjusting strikes on Lyman. The 50-year-old saleswoman collected data on the Armed Forces of Ukraine and passed it on to an acquaintance who works for the Russian special service.
Since the beginning of November 20, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have recorded 161 combat engagements. Russian troops have significantly increased the intensity of strikes, using aviation, guided bombs, and thousands of kamikaze drones.
The General Staff refuted the Russian information about the capture of Kupiansk, Yampil, 80% of Vovchansk, and 70% of Pokrovsk. Counter-sabotage measures are ongoing in Kupiansk, and search and assault operations are underway in Pokrovsk.
An analysis by OLX Real Estate showed that the most expensive houses in Ukraine are sold in villages in the Kyiv region, particularly in the village of Plyuty, where the median price is UAH 47. 5 million. Kyiv remains the leader among regional centers with a median price of UAH 9.6 million, while the lowest prices are recorded in Chernihiv (UAH 1 million).
The Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a repeated strike on the Ryazan Oil Refinery on November 20, 2025, causing a fire. Hits on concentrations of enemy personnel in the Donetsk region were also recorded.
