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Ukrainian defense forces strike at the Oskolneftelektesnab fuel depot near Stary Oskol in Belgorod region. A fire broke out on the territory of the facility, creating logistical problems for the Russian army.

The Economist reports on the possible holding of elections in Ukraine on May 25, 2025, after the lifting of martial law. Official Kiev denies preparations for elections, and most sources remain skeptical.

The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the Prime Minister of Canada to discuss support for the Victory Plan and NATO membership. The leaders also agreed on positions ahead of the G20 summit and discussed defense cooperation.

Ukraine's Defense Minister had a conversation with the Pentagon's Chief of Staff to strengthen the Ukrainian army. The parties discussed providing the military with the necessary resources and thanked for the support.

The President announced that the work of the technological rate had been coordinated with a priority on drones to shoot down the “Shahed”. The specific composition and responsible persons are being determined.

In Ukraine, they are initiating the introduction of "condolence leave" for workers who lost loved ones due to the war. Research has shown the need to allow time to recover from a loss.

The President signed a decree establishing the State Bureau of Investigation Day, which will be celebrated annually on November 12. He also awarded SBI employees, two of them posthumously.

A Renault Trafic hit a two-year-old girl in a parking lot in Kharkiv region while she was driving after dropping off passengers. The child was taken to the hospital but could not be saved.

The President instructed to extend the possibility of transferring military personnel through Army+ to the National Guard and the Border Guard Service. The Cabinet of Ministers approved a resolution on the transfer of military personnel between units of the Armed Forces without bureaucracy.

US Secretary of State Blinken travels to Brussels to coordinate further support for Ukraine with NATO and EU partners. The visit takes place against the backdrop of Trump's election victory and North Korean troops' participation in the war on the side of Russia.

The President of Ukraine signed a decree on sanctions against 15 officials of the occupation authorities of Crimea and 102 legal entities. The restrictions include asset freezes and a ban on trade.

There are more than 5000 OnlyFans models in Ukraine who earned almost $80 million in 2022. The income of Ukrainian models on the platform has increased 10 times since 2020.

During a speech by Alexei Navalny's widow at the Web Summit tech conference, Ukrainian activists staged a protest. They chanted anti-Russian slogans and sounded an air raid siren.

The Prosecutor General's Office is considering three candidates for the post of Prosecutor General: Ruslan Kravchenko, Oleh Kiper and Iryna Mudra. An information campaign has been launched against the candidates, which may be related to the delay in the appointment.

Volunteers developed 63 projects for communities free of charge.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 7. 5 billion for the construction of shelters in schools in the frontline and border areas. Additional funds have been allocated for school buses, devices and meals for students.

The MHP-Hromada Charitable Foundation has allocated grants of up to UAH 400 thousand to create adaptive sports clubs in 13 regions of Ukraine. The project will help veterans and people with disabilities return to active life through sports.

Since the beginning of the day, 110 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske sectors. The most intense fighting continues near Illinka and Novoselidivka.

The Temporary Investigation Commission of the Verkhovna Rada submitted a report with a proposal to replace the TCC with recruitment centers with civilian employees. Some MPs support the initiative, but there are also opponents of this decision.

Experts identify six main factors that point to the possible dependence of the High Anti-Corruption Court on the NABU and the SAPO. These include common interests, pressure from activists and international donors, and the peculiarities of selecting judges.

MP Anna Skorokhod stated that there are instructions to recognize all men as fit for service. The TCC also compiles unofficial lists of people who are not being served with calls.

Starting November 15, military personnel will be able to submit requests for transfer through the Army+ application. The decision on the transfer will be made within 72 hours with a mandatory notification of the result.

The Ukrainian State Film Agency has called on the organizers of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival to exclude the Russian film Deaf Lovers from the program. The agency warns of the risks of propaganda through the screening of Russian films.

On November 12-13, Andriy Sybiga will hold a series of meetings with senior EU and NATO officials in Brussels. The key topics will be military support, EU and NATO accession, and post-election security in the United States.

Corrupt MSECs and “disabled” prosecutors are the consequences of the corruption system built by Poroshenko, the expert says.

The OnlyFans platform pays taxes in Ukraine, but Ukrainian content creators cannot legally tax their income. In 2020-2022, more than 5000 Ukrainians earned more than $120 million on the platform.

MHP has introduced a new food business line for business catering. The service offers 300 meals with delivery across Ukraine and can provide up to 60,000 meals per month.

AC Milan's legendary forward Andriy Shevchenko has been inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame in the Foreign Players category. At the ceremony in Coverciano, he read an emotional letter in which he thanked Italy and AC Milan.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed a contract with Rheinmetall and ICEYE to use SAR satellite data. The military will have access to high-precision satellite imagery regardless of weather conditions and time of day.

The first group of Ukrainian Legion volunteers signed contracts in Lublin and began 35 days of basic training. The recruitment center received about 700 applications from Ukrainians from all over Europe.