The Armed Forces of Ukraine refuted statements by the Russian military leadership regarding the capture of the settlements of Stavky and Novomykhailivka in the Donetsk region. Commander of the 60th Separate Mechanized Brigade Dmytro Rohoziuk emphasized that there are no grounds for such statements, and Ukrainian units are firmly holding their occupied positions.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces liberated Ivanivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region, driving out Russian occupiers. Soldiers of the 37th Separate Marine Brigade destroyed 53 and captured 19 Russian servicemen.
As a result of night attacks in Dnipropetrovsk region, four districts were affected, and two people were wounded. Enemy strikes caused fires, destruction of homes and infrastructure.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 230 combat engagements per day, 54 of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy is actively assaulting the positions of Ukrainian defenders, especially near Pokrovsk and Lyman.
Since the beginning of the academic year, over 2,600 schools from 24 regions of Ukraine have joined the "Mriya" educational ecosystem. During this period, 26.2 million grades have been assigned, 5.4 million homework assignments have been sent, and 400,000 users have been connected.
In Kyiv Oblast, a 46-year-old man repeatedly struck a 48-year-old woman on the head with a hammer during an argument. The victim was hospitalized, and the man was notified of suspicion.
The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the shooting of a Ukrainian prisoner of war in November 2025. The occupiers beat him with a rifle butt and then killed him near the village of Hnativka, Pokrovsk district.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 216 attacks by Russian invaders as of 10:00 PM on November 26, 2025. The enemy launched 41 airstrikes, used 3178 kamikaze drones, and carried out 2972 shelling attacks.
Russian Ambassador Oleg Ozerov was summoned to the Moldovan Foreign Ministry, where he was handed a note of protest over the illegal flight of six drones. The Russian ambassador stated that the incident "needs to be investigated," as "many operations take place under a false flag."
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 144 combat engagements on the front as of 4 p. m. on November 26. The greatest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions.
In the village of Ositna, Cherkasy region, four children aged 10 months to 7 years died as a result of a fire, and two more children were hospitalized with burns. The mother was notified of suspicion of malicious failure to fulfill parental duties, which led to the death of the children.
Over the past day, 156 combat engagements took place at the front, which is fewer than the day before. The most intense battles were recorded in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions, where almost half of all engagements occurred.
The eruption of the Hayli-Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia has subsided, causing destruction in villages in the Afar region and widespread disruptions to air traffic. Residents complained of coughing, and livestock could not find clean water due to volcanic ash.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Law No. 4670-IX, which establishes requirements for communication quality and improves the national roaming mechanism. This will ensure a mandatory internet speed standard and allow Ukrainians to control the quality of communication.
In Novovorontsovka, a 62-year-old employee of the village council was killed as a result of a Russian drone attack. Another woman, 61, sustained an explosive injury and shrapnel wound to her leg.
Heavy rains and floods have affected seven Malaysian states, with over 11,000 people impacted. Kelantan was the hardest hit, with 60 temporary evacuation centers opened.
Near the village of Kotlyne in Donetsk region, Russian military shot 5 captured servicemen of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The Prosecutor General's Office has launched an investigation into the war crime.
In Nigeria, in Niger State, armed criminals abducted 215 students and 12 teachers from St. Mary's boarding school. The incident occurred after authorities issued a directive to temporarily close all boarding schools due to an increased threat level.
ISIS-linked rebels in DR Congo are massively attacking people. 89 civilians, including women and children, were killed in attacks from November 13 to 19.
As of 4:00 PM, 130 combat engagements have taken place at the front, with the enemy actively attacking in the Pokrovsk and three other directions. Communities in Sumy and Chernihiv regions have suffered from enemy fire.
The enemy continues to attack Odesa region with attack UAVs. Falling debris and hits without detonation have been recorded, buildings in Odesa and rural areas have been damaged, and at least one person has been injured.
As a result of an operation by the HUR and the resistance movement in Kalynove, Luhansk region, four occupiers were eliminated, and enemy UAZ and buggy vehicles were destroyed. Medics confirmed the deaths of the invaders.
In Kharkiv on November 20, the driver of a Toyota Avensis lost control, crashed into a power pole, and flew into a playground. As a result of the accident, a 19-year-old young man and two minors, aged 16 and 17, sustained bodily injuries.
On November 20, 173 combat engagements took place at the front, Russian occupiers lost 1050 personnel. The enemy launched 62 airstrikes, dropped 145 guided bombs, and carried out 3674 shellings.
An analysis by OLX Real Estate showed that the most expensive houses in Ukraine are sold in villages in the Kyiv region, particularly in the village of Plyuty, where the median price is UAH 47. 5 million. Kyiv remains the leader among regional centers with a median price of UAH 9.6 million, while the lowest prices are recorded in Chernihiv (UAH 1 million).
The General Staff reported 112 combat engagements on the front, 43 of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy is also active in the Kostiantynivka and Oleksandrivka directions, where fighting continues.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence has published data on ten Russian teachers who have moved to the occupied territories to ideologically re-educate Ukrainian children. They participate in the "Zemsky Teacher" program, receiving compensation and spreading propaganda.
Viktoriia Pashynska from Kniazhychi scaled her De Gusto cheese factory after winning the "Do Your Own" business idea competition from the MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation. The funding she received allowed her to purchase equipment and launch three new types of products.
In Ukraine, cremation is gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional burial, due to its environmental friendliness and lack of space. In Kyiv, 80% of burials are carried out by cremation, the cost of which starts from 3 thousand hryvnias.
A fatal accident occurred on the Kyiv-Kharkiv highway near the village of Bohdanivka. A 37-year-old foreigner in a BMW X5 lost control, resulting in the death of the driver and a 27-year-old passenger.
