Ukraine

Gazprom has stopped gas transit through Ukraine to Austria. Minister Sybiha called this the use of energy as a weapon.

The President announced that Russia was amassing forces for combined strikes against Ukraine. Ukraine strengthened its air defense systems and prepared its energy infrastructure.

U. S. State Department spokesperson Monica Jacobsen reiterated the U.S.'s continued support for Ukraine. The United States will continue to help bring to justice those responsible for war crimes against Ukrainians.

Russian tricolors were found on the destroyed bridge over the Sudost river in Chernihiv region. Ukrainian border guards quickly destroyed the enemy symbols using drones.

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 83 Shahed drones and an S-300 missile in Kharkiv region. The defense forces destroyed 53 UAVs in different regions, and another 30 were lost locally.

Over the last day, 170 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovske, Kurakhove and Kursk sectors. The enemy launched numerous air strikes on populated areas and actively attacked Ukrainian positions.

On November 16, Ukraine is expected to have dry weather with temperatures ranging from -2° to +8°C and partly cloudy skies. After the weekend, forecasters predict a sharp deterioration in the weather with snow and blizzards.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated the data on Russian army losses as of November 16. During the day, 1650 occupants were eliminated, 8 tanks and 28 artillery systems were destroyed.

No enemy warships have been spotted in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 2 Russian warships in the Mediterranean, one of which is carrying Kalibr.

More than 2,000 soldiers of the Anna Kyivska Brigade have completed two months of training in France. The brigade received full equipment, including AMX 10 tanks, Caesar self-propelled artillery systems and other equipment.

Police exposed a large-scale drug lab organized by a 44-year-old Kyiv resident with eight accomplices. Every day, 1-3 kg of methadone and amphetamine were produced and sold through “bookmarks” in Khmelnytskyi and Kyiv regions.

Voting has begun for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024, where 12-year-old Artem Kotenko will represent Ukraine with the song “Hear Me Now. ” The final of the contest will be held in Madrid with the participation of 17 countries.

A branch of the Museum of the History of the City, the Avant-Garde Museum, has been established in Kyiv, which will become the institution's tenth branch. The exhibition features more than 50 works by collectors and artists that demonstrate the development of the Ukrainian avant-garde.

The American Film Academy has announced the host of the 97th Oscars, comedian Conan O'Brien. The ceremony will take place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theater.

Joe Biden pledged to use all the funds allocated for Ukraine by January 20. Blinken called on NATO to provide support to Ukraine in 2025 to effectively fight or negotiate from a position of strength.

There were 157 combat engagements over the day, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy lost 373 servicemen, 2 tanks and 12 armored personnel carriers, conducted 42 air strikes and launched 689 drones.

On November 16, Russian Gazprom halts gas transit through Ukraine to Austria. The Austrian authorities say they are ready for such a step and have alternative sources of gas supply.

Energoatom called Russia's threats to stop the IAEA mission at ZNPP an act of nuclear terrorism. The reason was Grossi's statement about the experts' stay at the plant “until the war is frozen”.

The Hague hosted the third preparatory meeting for the establishment of an international Commission of Inquiry for Ukraine. Twelve new countries have joined the initiative, bringing the total number of states and the EU to 43.

Police served a suspicion notice to a blogger for fraudulently raising UAH 3. 5 million for mortars. The suspect embezzled at least 350 thousand hryvnias from the collection for the military.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reports receiving a call from Scholz regarding his conversation with Putin. The German Chancellor condemned Russia's aggression and supported the position of “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.

The Minister of Health denies that medics have been transferred to assault brigades and calls for reporting such cases. The command has not issued orders to reassign medics to infantry.

Georgia's CEC plans to announce the final results of the parliamentary elections on November 16 at 11:00. The opposition announces protests, despite the fact that many people have traveled to Batumi to watch the Georgia-Ukraine match.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi commented on the telephone conversation between the German Chancellor and Putin. According to him, such conversations only give Putin hope for easing international isolation.

The EU foreign policy chief has reported evidence of Chinese arms supplies to Russia for the war against Ukraine. The EU is considering imposing sanctions against Chinese companies, including asset freezes and entry bans.

The President reported on the work on an internal plan to strengthen Ukraine. Two fundamental points have been worked out: the frontline and human capital to protect against Russian aggression.

The President of Ukraine criticized the German Chancellor's phone conversation with the Russian dictator. Zelenskyy emphasized that there will be no “Minsk-3” and that Ukraine needs real peace.

The court imposed a pre-trial restraint on MP Yevhen Shevchenko in the form of detention until January 11. The MP was served with a notice of suspicion of treason for spreading pro-Russian narratives.

The co-founder of Concord Bank, Olena Sosedka, appealed to the SBU to investigate Danylo Hetmantsev for possible ties to the FSB. The appeal came after Hetmantsev accused the bank's owners of fraud.

The President of Ukraine reported a positive conversation with Donald Trump about the war. According to Zelenskyy, the war may end faster with the new US administration.