G7 ambassadors noted the President of Ukraine's support for an independent investigation by NABU and SAPO into the energy corruption scandal. They expect Ukraine to continue its efforts in fighting corruption, which is key to Euro-Atlantic integration.
On November 16, power outage schedules will continue to be in effect in Ukraine for up to 3. 5 queues. Restrictions will be applied throughout the day due to the consequences of massive Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Natalia Dzyuba, the mayor of Yahotyn, shared quotes from the film "Brother 2". This film has been banned in Ukraine for more than 11 years as propaganda.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the heads of the defense and security sector. The situation at the front, Russia's plans, and the internal situation in Russia were discussed.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov announced agreements with the Russian Federation regarding the release of 1,200 Ukrainians from captivity. Negotiations took place with the mediation of Turkey and the UAE.
Finland has deported a former Wagner PMC mercenary to Russia who illegally crossed the border in June. The North Karelia Border Guard carried out the deportation after information about his past became public.
Dmytro Lubynets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, announced the probable execution of two Ukrainian servicemen by Russian occupiers on the outskirts of Zatyššya. He sent official letters to the ICRC and the UN, calling on the international community for an immediate reaction.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that one million Ukrainians have submitted applications for winter support through Diia, with 106,000 of them for children. Funds for the program will be provided in full.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that Ukraine could join the EU in the early 2030s. For this to happen, the country must overcome corruption and adhere to all necessary procedures.
During November 15, 2025, 69 combat engagements were recorded at the front, 29 of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian troops carried out 94 shellings, including five from MLRS.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the start of a reboot of key state-owned energy enterprises, including Energoatom, Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine, and Naftogaz. This involves updating management and a full audit of the financial activities of these companies.
On November 16, cloudy weather with clearings, rain, and wet snow is expected in Ukraine. Air temperature will range from 2°C below zero to 14°C above zero.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the destruction of several critically important enemy targets on the territory of the Russian Federation and in temporarily occupied Crimea. The Ryazan oil refinery in Russia was hit.
ATESH partisans scouted the coordinates of a Russian enterprise in Orenburg that produces Oniks missiles and handed over the information to the Ukrainian Defense Forces. Agents thoroughly studied the plant, including workshops, warehouses, and security schemes, with the help of Ukrainian workers.
In the first two hours of the "Winter Support" program, over 500,000 citizens applied for UAH 1,000. The funds can be spent on utilities, medicines, groceries, books, or donated to the Armed Forces of Ukraine until June of next year.
Estonia will allocate €3. 5 million to Ukraine for the purchase of Starlink communication systems. The funds, earmarked for 2025, will be channeled through the IT Coalition, led by Estonia and Luxembourg.
The Russian online cinema PREMIER announced the filming of the series "The Other Side of the Coin" about "new recruits" at the front under the leadership of a veteran. Director Oleg Fomin promises to "preserve the truth," and the script was written by Nikolai Sidorov, a participant in the "SVO."
The mobile service "Diia" stopped working for many users on Saturday morning. This probably happened due to many applications for the "winter thousand".
Starting today, applications can be submitted in Ukraine to receive 1000 hryvnias of "winter assistance. "
As a result of Russian shelling and drone attacks in Sumy region, six civilians, including a teenager, were injured. Apartment buildings, private houses, and infrastructure facilities in 13 communities were damaged.
Overnight, Russians launched over 130 attack UAVs and Kinzhal-type missiles at Ukraine. Ukrainian defenders managed to shoot down most of the targets, but there were hits and falling debris in several locations.
On November 14, 265 combat engagements were recorded along the entire front line, with the most attacks repelled in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched two missile strikes with 23 missiles and 52 air strikes with 111 guided bombs.
Search and rescue operations in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district have been completed. Six people died and five were injured, including a child, as a result of the shelling of a nine-story building.
On November 14, Russian occupation forces lost at least 1000 servicemen, 20 artillery systems, and 6 tanks. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 15.11.25 are estimated at 1,157,400 personnel.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has approved the sale of air defense systems worth $3. 5 billion to Germany. Berlin requested 173 Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) Block I missiles and 577 Standard Missile 2 Block IIIC missiles, as well as related equipment.
On November 15, 2025, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine, without precipitation, only light rain in the north during the day. At night and in the morning, there will be fog in the southeast, the wind will be southwesterly, with gusts of 15-20 m/s in places.
Germany will allocate 150 million euros for the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine within the framework of the PURL mechanism. This initiative provides for accelerated delivery of American weapons to Ukraine, financed by European partners.
Great Britain has temporarily suspended sanctions against the Russian company "Lukoil" for Bulgaria to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the oil refinery in Burgas. Bulgaria has also appealed to the United States to ease American sanctions against the company.
Hungary has decided to allocate its share from the European Peace Facility (€1. 5 million) to support the Lebanese armed forces. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that this is in line with Hungary's national security interests and the maintenance of peace in the Middle East.
North Korea has halved its shell supplies to Russia this year, mostly transferring outdated ammunition due to the depletion of its own stocks. At the same time, the country has started mass production of FPV drones.
