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.
In a few weeks, Ukraine will launch its first DWS-1 air defense system, a "drone wall," to intercept enemy drones and glide bombs. This system, developed by the Western company Atreyd, consists of dozens of drones that form a "minefield" and operate using artificial intelligence.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov held meetings in Turkey with the Minister of Defense, the head of intelligence, and the President's advisor. Prisoner exchanges and deepening defense cooperation, including joint projects and technologies, were discussed.
Toyota Motor Corp. is investing up to $10 billion in its U.S. operations over five years. The company launched a new $13.9 billion lithium-ion battery plant in North Carolina, creating 5,100 jobs.
Car and battery manufacturer BYD is completing a 130 square kilometer plant in Zhengzhou, China, which will become the world's largest complex for the production of electric vehicles and batteries. It will produce up to one million electric cars annually.
A lecturer at one of Kharkiv's universities provided Russians with technical developments to improve the Geran UAV; he has been served with a notice of suspicion.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the discovery of the "black box" of the C130 military transport aircraft that crashed on November 11. So far, the bodies of 19 victims have been found, and the search for the last one is ongoing.
Mobile internet disruptions continue in Russia, with temporary outages occurring in many regions due to drone attacks. Russian authorities are also blocking internet and SMS for Russians returning from international roaming.
The Prosecutor General's Office has shut down 277 fraudulent call centers in various regions of Ukraine. These centers have been deceiving citizens of Ukraine, the EU, and Asia for years, extorting money under the guise of investments or selling goods.
The Brave1 cluster supports Ukrainian UAV manufacturers with technical expertise and grant funding. More than 10 Ukrainian manufacturers have successfully passed tests under EW conditions, and their platforms are already yielding results on the battlefield.
Unmanned systems troops have appeared in the Russian armed forces, a chief has been appointed, and regiments and units have been formed. A specialized educational institution for these troops is also promised.
As of the morning of November 12, 18 bodies have been found after the crash of a Turkish military plane in Georgia, which had 20 people on board. Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan have formed a joint international investigation team to probe the incident.
Actors Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine will collaborate with ElevenLabs, a company that clones their voices using artificial intelligence. McConaughey is also investing in the company, and his cloned voice will be used for the Spanish-language version of his newsletter, Lyrics of Livin'.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the Stavrolen plant in the Stavropol Krai of the Russian Federation, which produces polymers for military equipment and UAVs. An ammunition depot in Novyi Svit, Donetsk Oblast, was also hit.
The SBU detained a 20-year-old resident of Khmelnytskyi region who used hidden mini-cameras to spy on Ukrainian combat aircraft. He faces life imprisonment for treason.
China is stepping up efforts to import Russian gas, laying the groundwork for its own "shadow fleet" of vessels to transport liquefied fuel, bypassing US sanctions. This will allow it to diversify supplies and strengthen ties with Russia, which needs buyers for its LNG.
Ukraine is rapidly developing its own drone production, manufacturing about 4 million units annually. This has strengthened its market position and met demand, particularly from the US and NATO.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported an increase in the effectiveness of interceptor drones, which have shot down over 150 Russian "Shaheds" since the beginning of the month. Ukraine will continue to develop technologies and train crews for interceptor drones, involving partners in joint production.
Over the past day, 217 combat engagements were recorded on the front, which is a quarter more than the day before. The greatest enemy activity was observed in the Pokrovsk and Oleksandrivka directions.
On November 11, Russian troops lost 1,000 soldiers and 162 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 12.11.25 are estimated at 1,154,180 personnel.
During a year of the preferential lending program, Ukrainian defense industry manufacturers attracted 80 loans totaling almost 5 billion hryvnias. The loan funds can be used to modernize production, purchase new equipment and components, and expand operational activities.
Pilots-aerial scouts of the 4th border detachment destroyed nine shelters and four vehicles of the Russian invaders. The operations took place in the South-Slobozhansky direction of the front.
At a US airport, a mobile lounge crashed into a dock, injuring 18 people. The injured sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the hospital.
