Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the radical Palestinian group Hamas would be disarmed. He also confirmed Israel's opposition to the creation of a Palestinian state west of the Jordan River.
The SBU detained a GRU agent in Sumy region who installed repeaters for Russian drones and missiles, providing them with stable communication. The woman also transmitted the coordinates of military units and set up a video trap near an airbase.
On the night of November 17, Russia attacked Ukraine with two Iskander-M missiles and 128 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 91 enemy drones.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to sign agreements with France on the supply of air defense systems, missiles, and fighter jets. Sources report plans for Rafale fighter jets and additional SAMP/T air defense systems.
Legendary cat-blogger Stepan celebrated his 17th birthday, as announced on Instagram, inviting subscribers to congratulate him. His wife Stefania gave him hugs and a good mood, and Stepan himself showed off a festive cake.
On the night of November 14-15, a train fatally injured a man born in 1993 on the railway near the village of Portnivka, Poltava district. Police are establishing the circumstances of the incident.
Former K-Pop group After School member Nana and her mother neutralized an armed intruder who broke into their home. Police arrested the man who demanded money, and Nana and her mother were unharmed.
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.
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.
Starting today, applications can be submitted in Ukraine to receive 1000 hryvnias of "winter assistance. "
Los Angeles startup 2Wai has developed the mobile application HoloAvatar, which allows users to create interactive digital avatars of deceased relatives. The application, already available in the App Store, has sparked lively discussions about its ethics and impact on the grieving process.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned Russia's large-scale missile and drone attacks on Ukraine. He stressed that attacks on civilians and infrastructure are unacceptable.
US President Donald Trump stated that he would ask Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to his alleged political opponents. This came after the publication of Epstein's emails, which mentioned Trump, and criticism of Democrats.
Ukrainian sports institutions have called on World Aquatics to reconsider the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes to team competitions starting in 2026. The Ministry of Youth and Sports, the NOC of Ukraine, and the Swimming Federation emphasized that this contradicts the IOC's 2023 recommendations.
Russian invaders are pulling reserves to Pokrovsk, taking advantage of weather conditions. Soldiers of the 25th Airborne Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are destroying enemy equipment moving towards the city.
Ukrainian-born Maksym Klymenko, author of the popular series "Career Ladder," received the TikTok "Creator of the Year" award.
Billie Eilish criticized Elon Musk for accumulating wealth, claiming that he could have spent his money on philanthropic goals. The singer shared an infographic stating that Musk could end world hunger and rebuild Gaza.
Digital giant Apple announces the launch of the Mini Apps Partner Program - mini-programs embedded in large "super-apps. "
Two unemployed men from Poltava region, aged 21 and 23, installed video traps and provided access to online broadcasts to the Russian special services. They adjusted enemy air attacks on electricity and heat generating enterprises, for which they received 15 and 13 years in prison with confiscation of property.
In Zakarpattia, the head of a law enforcement agency group was exposed for using official information to organize the illegal transfer of a conscription-age man to Romania for 2,000 dollars. He demanded payment in cryptocurrency through disappearing messages on Telegram.
Minister of Youth and Sports Matviy Bidnyi reacted to the discussion of his wardrobe on social networks, stating that his suits are sewn by Ukrainian craftsmen from the Indposhiv atelier. The average cost of such a suit is 65,000 hryvnias, which is significantly less than the mentioned Isaia brands.
The team of MP Petro Poroshenko is massively publishing media posts to refute his involvement in the creation of Yanukovych's Party of Regions, which led to mass shootings on the Maidan in 2014.
In Ukraine, medical and social expert commissions have been abolished and replaced by expert commissions for assessing a person's daily functioning. The new system, which was supposed to be more transparent, in practice faces problems with appealing decisions, as they are considered by only one hospital in Dnipro.
The Prosecutor General's Office denied information about the return of the "Borivazh" port to its owners, emphasizing that the issue of transfer to ARMA is in the process of judicial review. The court seized the facility on February 21, 2025, prohibiting its alienation, and this decision remains valid.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a security meeting in Zaporizhzhia region, discussing the operational situation in the South and measures to stabilize the situation in the Rivnopil area. Attention was also paid to strengthening the Stepnohirsk direction, evacuating civilians, and air defense of Zaporizhzhia.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban publicly criticized the Ukrainian authorities over corruption scandals in the energy sector. Official Kyiv quickly reacted, stating that Ukraine does not need "lectures on corruption" from Orban.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has returned over 1,600 children illegally taken to Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasizes the need for international support to return approximately 19,500 children who are estimated to still be in the Russian Federation.
In Mykolaiv, eyewitnesses filmed a woman sharply pulling an animal by the leash and throwing it to the ground. Law enforcement officers launched an investigation after the video spread on social networks.
The Irish media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has launched an investigation into the social network X for failing to remove illegal content. This is the first official investigation under the EU's Digital Services Act, and the company faces a fine of up to 6% of its annual global turnover.
President Zelenskyy thanked Canada for new sanctions against Russia's drone program, digital infrastructure, and LNG trade. He also expressed gratitude to Great Britain for continued humanitarian and energy support.
