A new plant for the production of "Iron Dome" interceptors has been opened in the United States, which will accelerate the supply of air defense systems to Israel and international customers. The program is funded by the $8.7 billion US aid package approved by Congress in April 2024.
On November 23, 177 combat engagements were recorded on the front in 13 directions, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Oleksandrivka directions. The enemy launched 39 air strikes, used 3777 kamikaze drones, and carried out 3696 shellings.
The SBU's Special Operations Center "Alpha" struck the occupiers in Donetsk Oblast. A tower of an industrial facility in Pokrovsk with machine gun crews, snipers, and FPV operators was destroyed, as well as warehouses with FPV drones, "Zala" and "Gerbera" UAVs in the enemy's rear.
In Zaporizhzhia on November 22, a BMW driver lost control and crashed into a power pole. Two women died, and two more people were injured and taken to the hospital.
On November 22, Russian troops lost 920 soldiers and 496 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 23.11.25 are estimated at 1,165,260 personnel.
The Dutch military opened fire on unknown drones over Volkel Air Base. The drones were observed for two hours before flying away, and could not be tracked.
Special Operations Forces reported that their "deep strike" drone shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in mid-air for the first time. This event changes the rules of the game, as the SSO are now hunting the enemy.
Search and rescue operations in Ternopil were completed on November 22 at 6:00 PM, lasting 4 days. 33 people died, 94 were injured, and 6 people, including a child, are considered missing.
Porsche topped the JD Power sales satisfaction ranking in the US for the third consecutive time, followed by Land Rover and Infiniti. Land Rover rose to second place thanks to its updated lineup, while Infiniti, despite a reduced model range, maintained high positions.
Romania scrambled two F-16 fighter jets on the night of November 21-22 to monitor the air situation on the border with Ukraine. This happened after intensified Russian attacks and the detection of drones in the Izmail area.
On November 21, there were 250 combat engagements at the front, with 66 assault actions stopped in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 2 missile and 35 air strikes, involving 3578 kamikaze drones.
Switzerland has allocated almost $12 million to the World Bank fund to support the restoration of the Ukrainian healthcare system. The funds will be directed to a project to expand access to medical services, restore and modernize hospitals, and provide them with modern equipment.
The Russian army launched minor attacks in Zaporizhzhia, attempting to break through the defense in Novodanylivka and Mala Tokmachka. Ukrainian troops stopped them, controlling the situation and recording weak enemy attempts to probe the defense.
The Armiia+ application now offers a course called "Fundamentals of Combat Planning" for commanders and military personnel who train units. It teaches combat planning using the Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) methodology and consists of over 35 lessons.
The Trump administration is discussing the possibility of allowing Nvidia Corp. to sell its H200 artificial intelligence chips to China. A final decision has not yet been made, but this could be a departure from previous US policy.
On November 21, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 234 combat engagements during the day, with the most difficult situation near Pokrovsk. The Russians launched 25 airstrikes, used 1811 kamikaze drones, and carried out 2829 shellings.
The head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, Hryhorov, stated that cases of Russia using so-called “waiting drones” against the civilian population have increased in the region.
French and Ukrainian companies are intensifying negotiations on drone cooperation. The goal is to sign agreements by the end of the year, despite uncertain funding and competition.
Germany and France have set a deadline of December 18 for aviation concerns regarding the FCAS/SCAF program. The project, which is intended to replace Rafale and Eurofighter fighter jets after 2040, faces conflicts over work distribution and intellectual property rights.
A lawsuit has been filed against Tesla in the US after a fatal accident where the design of the Model 3's door handles blocked rescuers' access. As a result, a woman died and her husband was seriously injured.
A selection of films about winter adventures that combine intense journeys and the struggle against the elements. These stories are characterized by atmosphere, extreme conditions, and icy challenges.
Cloudflare is experiencing outages again, with 58% of users reporting server connection issues. This comes less than a month after the Amazon Web Services outage.
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.
An Indian HAL Tejas fighter jet crashed at the Dubai Airshow, killing the pilot. The accident occurred on the territory of Al Maktoum International Airport, where the plane crashed into the ground, creating a fireball.
Masters of the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine special unit "Ghosts" successfully hit an enemy Ka-27 helicopter and several radar complexes on the temporarily occupied peninsula. The operation inflicted serious losses on the Russian occupation army.
European leaders are urgently coordinating a response to the US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine. The initiative has caused panic and concern among European officials, who believe it could force Ukraine to cede territory and limit NATO force deployment.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced the cessation of activities of a fraudulent group that defrauded 25 EU citizens of approximately $250,000. Three members of the group, who operated from Kyiv, have been notified of suspicion.
The Grok chatbot, developed by Elon Musk's xAI company, after the release of Grok 4. 1, demonstrates a significant overestimation of Musk's abilities. It believes that Musk would be a professional football player, would choose him for a fashion show instead of famous models, and would commission a painting from him instead of Monet or Van Gogh.
The study found that using a phone between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM increases the risk of suicidal thoughts, while active keyboard use after midnight reduces it. 79 adults who recently had suicidal thoughts participated in the study.
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.
