Average retail gasoline prices in Russia fell by 0. 2% to 65.34 rubles per liter. This is due to a decrease in demand and the resumption of refinery operations after drone attacks.
Over the past day, 172 combat engagements were recorded on the front, which is almost a quarter less than the day before. The Pokrovsk direction remains the epicenter, accounting for almost a third of the combat engagements.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket for the first time, carrying two NASA satellites to Mars and landing the first stage on a sea platform. The Escapade mission, costing less than $100 million, will study Mars' atmosphere.
On November 13, Russian troops lost 1,040 soldiers and 442 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 14.11.25 are estimated at over 1.1 million personnel.
The State Border Guard Service released a video of the destruction of a Russian "turtle tank" near Pokrovsk. The fighters are also successfully destroying the enemy's logistics, leaving its advanced positions without weapons supplies.
On November 13, the Defense Forces repelled 157 combat engagements, recorded 30 airstrikes and over 2,600 kamikaze drones. The most intense battles continue in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy carried out 47 attacks.
Workers at the Boeing plant in St. Louis voted to accept the company's offer, ending the longest strike at an aircraft factory since 1948. This includes a 24% average wage increase and a $6,000 bonus.
Digital giant Apple announces the launch of the Mini Apps Partner Program - mini-programs embedded in large "super-apps. "
On Thursday, the US stock market plummeted due to a massive sell-off in AI-related companies. The S&P 500 index fell by 1.7%, and the Nasdaq dropped by 2.6%.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported the successful destruction of 33 strategic and 41 operational targets of the Russian aggressor since early November. Long-range strike weapons of Ukrainian development were used: "Flamingo", "Bars" and "Lyutyi".
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the Pokrovsk direction remains the main one for the enemy's offensive, which is suffering significant losses in personnel and equipment. Ukrainian defenders are effectively operating in this direction, as well as in the Ocheretyne, Huliaipole, and Orikhiv directions.
Tesla Inc. is developing Apple CarPlay support in its electric vehicles, one of the most requested features. This could boost sales after a decline in demand, partly due to the lack of CarPlay.
The case of Vyshhorod Mayor Oleksiy Momot and the director of a contracting organization regarding the embezzlement of UAH 1. 6 million in budget funds has been sent to court. The violations were discovered during the procurement of two excavator-loaders for a volunteer formation.
Latvia and Estonia are ready to show solidarity with Vilnius over Belarusian contraband balloons, said Lithuanian Prime Minister Ruginiene. Poland has already joined Lithuania, refusing to open its borders with Belarus.
The body of the last of the 20 victims of the Turkish Air Force C-130 plane crash has been found in Georgia. The plane crashed on November 11, 27 minutes after taking off from Azerbaijan.
The European Union is developing a plan as part of the next stage of the trade agreement with the United States. Key aspects of the plan include: customs tariffs, investments in strategic areas, elimination of technical barriers, and the creation of economic security working groups.
Prosecutors in Kherson region have notified a Russian major general of suspicion, who led the offensive on Kherson region on February 24, 2022. Under his command, the occupiers seized Kherson, conducted filtration measures, and did not create humanitarian corridors.
The European Commission has launched a new investigation into Google to assess whether the company is downgrading news agencies and other publisher sites that host sponsored content. This investigation under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) aims to ensure that news publishers do not lose important revenue.
In the night of November 13, the Ukrainian Defense Forces attacked targets in the territory of the Russian Federation and temporarily occupied territories. Among the hit targets were oil depots, a helicopter parking lot, and an air defense radar station.
In the village of Novoselky, Kyiv region, a family with two children was injured due to an explosion of a charging device and a fire. Two children and their father were hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the command post of the 65th separate mechanized brigade "Velykyi Luh" in Zaporizhzhia region, which is defending in the Orikhiv direction. He thanked the soldiers for their service, discussed the operational situation and ways to strengthen defense, including the development of unmanned units.
Sony and NCSoft are developing a free-to-play MMO game, Horizon Steel Frontiers, set in the Horizon universe, which will initially be available for mobile devices, as well as for PC via the Purple platform. The game focuses on battles with mechanical beasts and is inspired by Monster Hunter's PvE gameplay.
Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Chernivtsi sentenced in absentia the former governor of Russia's Rostov region, Vasily Golubev, to 7 years in prison. He financed the Russian army, supplied weapons, drones, and hundreds of vehicles to the occupiers.
Odesa region suffered a massive drone attack, the roof of a railway repair shop was destroyed. A fire broke out as a result of the explosion, there is no information about deaths or injuries.
Kenya's Foreign Ministry said that over 200 Kenyans are fighting for Russia, and recruitment networks are active in both countries. Some recruits were promised up to $18,000, and 21 Kenyans who were being prepared for deployment to the war were rescued.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that there is no talk of Russian control over the city of Pokrovsk or the operational encirclement of the Ukrainian Defense Forces group. He stated that the Pokrovsk direction remains the main one for the enemy's offensive, where a constant struggle with small enemy assault groups continues.
Ukraine has formed the first interdepartmental national group of 15 instructors to train specialists in remote underwater demining. This will expand the country's capabilities to clear water bodies of explosive ordnance, increasing the safety of critical infrastructure and export logistics.
The levy will be collected from equipment and electronics, which are mainly imported from abroad. In the first stage, laptops, smartphones, and household appliances will be subject to the tax, followed by electronic components and modules.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 216 combat engagements and repelled attacks by Russian invaders on November 12. Ukrainian defenders focused on disrupting the enemy's offensive plans and depleting its combat potential.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated Moscow's readiness to act within the framework of obligations stipulated by agreements with Venezuela. This comes amid the US modernization of a military base near Venezuela and Russia's activity in the region.
