Ukraine

The President stated that only reserve units were created in Ukraine. Experienced soldiers became their core, around which mobilized fighters are formed.

President Zelenskyy stated the need to end the war diplomatically next year. He noted Russia's significant losses of 1,500-2,000 troops daily and the wait for manned brigades.

The President spoke about the slow advance of Russians in the east due to delays in equipping brigades with weapons and training. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of rotation and the priority of saving the lives of the military.

The EU is investigating information about a factory in China that produces drones for the Russian army. The European bloc is ready to impose sanctions against Beijing if the facts are confirmed.

Radoslav Sikorsky announced an important meeting in the Weimar Triangle Plus format next week in Warsaw. Representatives of Ukraine, France, Germany and other European countries are invited to the talks.

President Zelenskiy announces the testing of four types of new Ukrainian missiles. UAH 775 billion is allocated from the state budget for the production of drones in 2025.

The President of Ukraine is surprised by the NSDC Secretary over the published figures on mobilization plans. Zelensky said he was unaware of the dissemination of this information.

The Ukrainian president said he would only take seriously a conversation with Trump, not his entourage. The Ukrainian and US teams will work on a meaningful meeting after Trump takes office.

Russian troops carried out another nighttime drone attack on Kyiv region. The attack caused only minor damage to the windows of two apartments and balconies, with no casualties.

The President of Ukraine outlined key conditions for possible negotiations with Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's position and America's support.

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.