A massive Russian attack on Ivano-Frankivsk region resulted in one casualty and damage to critical infrastructure and buildings. The enemy also attacked six energy facilities in the Lviv region.
An industrial facility was damaged in the Ternopil region, and critical infrastructure facilities were damaged in the Carpathian region. Rescuers extinguished the fires, no one was injured.
Foreign Minister Sibig called for the urgent transfer of NASAMS, HAWK or IRIS-T systems to Ukraine. Russia has struck at energy infrastructure, particularly in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.
On the morning of December 13, the Russian Federation attacked critical infrastructure facilities in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. Strikes on energy facilities in the Lviv and Ternopil regions were also recorded, with no casualties.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported a missile from the Khmelnytsky region. The missile is heading through Ternopil region in the direction of Ivano-Frankivsk region.
In one of the villages of Ivano-Frankivsk region, debris from a Russian missile attack was recorded. According to the mayor, Ruslan Martsinkiv, there were no casualties as a result of the incident.
The head of the Ivano-Frankivsk RMA warned of hostile attacks and urged residents to take shelter. Local sources confirm reports of explosions in the region.
An air alert has been declared throughout Ukraine, and explosions have been reported in Odesa and Khmelnytsky region. Air defense systems are operating in Kyiv region, and missile traffic is spotted over the western regions.
A father and son doctor organized a scheme to issue fake disability certificates to evade mobilization. Over the course of a year, at least 10 men received fake certificates through the MSEC for $10,500 each.
Russian troops attacked critical infrastructure facilities in the Carpathian region. Damage to private homes was recorded, there were no injuries, emergency power outages were introduced.
Air defense defended Ivano-Frankivsk from a missile attack. Due to the high level of danger in the city, public transport temporarily stopped working.
Explosions are heard in Ivano-Frankivsk and Khmelnitsky, according to local sources. The mayor of Ivano-Frankivsk Ruslan Martsinkiv confirmed the work of air defense in the city.
The first snow fell in the western regions of Ukraine. Snowfall was recorded in Lviv, Rivne, Volyn, Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.
Ivano-Frankivsk region is introducing power curtailment schedules due to energy shortages. The restrictions will be in effect on November 13 from 07:00 to 20:00 for companies in five queues due to infrastructure damage.
In Ivano-Frankivsk, three children aged 4, 12, and 13 were poisoned by carbon monoxide due to a malfunctioning stove. All of the victims were hospitalized, and rescuers are reminding them of the rules for safe use of stoves.
Six Ukrainian children have been returned from the occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA plan. The families faced pressure on the TOT and are now receiving assistance with reintegration in the government-controlled territory.
Volodymyr Prokopiv resigned as deputy head of the KCSA following an investigation into his family's wealth. He declared his readiness for inspections and openness to journalists.
A 13-year-old girl died in a school in Odesa while going down to a shelter during an air raid drill. The police are investigating the circumstances of the death, preliminarily classifying it as natural.
The mayor of Kyiv has suspended Volodymyr Prokopiv from his duties as deputy head of the KCSA following a journalists' investigation.
On October 21, a minor girl born in 2012 fell out of the 9th floor window of a high-rise building in Ivano-Frankivsk. An investigative team, juvenile police officers and forensic experts are working at the scene.
17 Ukrainian higher education institutions were included in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. Sumy State University was ranked the highest among Ukrainian universities, entering the 801-1000 group.
A minor from Prykarpattia region appealed to the Ombudsman with a request to deprive his grandmother of guardianship. The grandmother had misappropriated funds intended for the boy as the son of a deceased servicewoman, without performing the duties of a guardian.
The investigation revealed that relatives of Volodymyr Prokopiv, the Deputy Mayor of Kyiv, purchased numerous properties during his tenure at the Kyiv City Council and KCSA. The purchases include apartments, offices and commercial premises in prestigious districts of the capital.
In many regions of Ukraine, there have been reports of dozens of “mined” facilities. Law enforcement confirmed the information in several cities, and some buildings are being evacuated.
In Bucha, a neighbor attacked a family, beating a mother and a child. According to the victim, the reason was her request two months ago for her husband to speak Ukrainian.
In Verkhovyna, a utility company set up a waste dump near the river, causing more than UAH 500,000 in environmental damage. The head of the company was served a notice of suspicion for land pollution.
Border guards detained five men from different regions of Ukraine who were trying to illegally cross the border. Some of them had already made previous unsuccessful attempts, and each had to pay up to $10,000 for assistance in the smuggling.
Olena Duma criticizes MPs for blocking budget revenues, but ignores ineffective asset management at ARMA. Experts accuse her of having ties to pro-Russian politicians and ineffective work.
A rare phenomenon was observed in the sky over Odesa and Ivano-Frankivsk regions - the northern lights. Social media users shared photos of this unusual natural phenomenon.
Due to enemy attacks, power outages occurred in 8 regions. Lines and substation equipment were damaged, but power engineers are keeping the system balanced and restoring supply.