Category: War in Ukraine

Russian forces suffered their deadliest day since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine for the second day in a row, according to figures released by Kyiv on Nov. 12

According to the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces, Moscow's troops lost 1,950 men over the preceding day.

This surpasses the previous record of 1,770 set just the day before. The total figure stands at 712,610.

The figures do not specify killed or wounded, though the overall consensus is that it includes dead, wounded, missing, and captured. They are broadly in line with estimates from Western nations.

The surge in losses comes as Russian forces step up pressure across the front lines.

NATO allies believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin is aiming to recapture territory lost to Ukraine in Kursk Oblast before Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20.

A British defense intelligence assessment, seen by The Telegraph, warns that Russia is likely to intensify kamikaze drone attacks on Ukrainian positions, using new launch sites near the border.

In a bid to regain control, Russia has deployed 50,000 troops, including soldiers from North Korea, to the Kursk region.

Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that as"tens of thousands of enemy soldiers from the best Russian shock units" are aiming to push Ukrainian forces out of the Russian enclave, raising concerns of a significant escalation in the war.

In the south of Ukraine, Vladyslav Voloshyn, Ukrainian military's Southern Command spokesperson, told Reuters on Nov. 11 that Russian assaults in Zaporizhzhia Oblast could begin "any day."

In early October, Russian troops reportedly renewed their attack in the Zaporizhzhia sector. Kyiv warned of a potential Russian push in the southern region, just as Moscow's troops continue advancing in Ukraine's east.

According to Voloshyn, Russia is also deploying trained assault groups to advance in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. They are preparing to attack, he added.

"(The assaults) could begin in the near future, we're not even talking about weeks, we're expecting it to happen any day," the spokesperson said.

Ukraine's military intelligence said that Russia was planning to use armored vehicles and a significant number of drones, Voloshyn said, although it is not yet clear whether this will be a single offensive push or separate attacks.

"They are preparing both armored groups and light vehicles — buggies, motorcycles — to conduct these assault operations," he added.

And in the east of Ukraine, Russia's grinding advances continue.

Over autumn, large chunks of Ukrainian territory, sometimes including entire cities, have been lost on a near-daily basis in southern Donetsk Oblast, while Russian forces have also made operationally significant gains near Toretsk, Chasiv Yar, Kupiansk, as well as on their own soil in Kursk Oblast.

Russia's increasing pressure on Ukrainian positions is coming at a huge cost — the number of Russian troops injured and killed last month averaged 1,500 "every single day," U.K. Defence Staff Chief Admiral Anthony Radakin told the BBC on Nov. 10.

This is higher than the previous figure presented by the U.K. Defense Minister John Healey, who told The Telegraph on Nov. 8 that Russia suffered 41,980 killed and wounded during October- a daily average of 1,354.

Russia is sacrificing high numbers of troops for “tiny increments of land,” Radakin told the BBC.

However, he added that Russia is making “tactical, territorial gains,” and “putting pressure on Ukraine" amid a heavy offensive.

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The 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade repelled a large-scale assault by russian troops in the Kursk region. The occupiers lost 10 armored vehicles and suffered significant losses in manpower.

The situation in the kursk region is difficult but under control. Yesterday, the russian invaders failed in their assault. This was stated by Anastasia Blyshchyk, a public relations officer of the 47th separate mechanized brigade, during a telethon, UNN reports.

The situation is difficult (in the Kursk region – ed.), but it is under control and there is nothing critical for the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

– Blyshchik said.

Blyshchyk noted that November 11 was a "black" day for the russian occupiers.

Yesterday was indeed a "black" day for the russian occupiers, who tried to assault in 5-6 assaults. That is, they tried to "fly in" with troops and storm settlements. However, 10 units of armored vehicles were destroyed by the soldiers of the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade. In particular, three armored personnel carriers exploded on mines, other vehicles were destroyed by FPV drones and Stugna ATGMs

– Blyshchyk said.

She also said that russian invaders were eliminated.

The part that was lucky enough to survive scattered and hid somewhere in the plantations. That is, yesterday there was a failed assault by the russian occupiers

– Blyshchyk said.

Addendum

DeepState analysts reported that on Monday, November 11, 5 enemy attacks on Novoivanivka in Kursk region were repelled.

It was noted that it was an extremely difficult day near the village of Novoivanivka, where the enemy tried to enter the village and its surroundings 5 times. In total, 29 pieces of weapons were used. The first three attacks were made by 7 weapons, the remaining two by 4 weapons.

Analysts also reported that at least 18 out of 29 weapons were destroyed. The number of dead and wounded Russians is difficult to calculate, but it could be up to 300.

Recall

On November 11 in the morning , the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky stated that the russian military, following the order of their superiors, are trying to displace Ukrainian troops in the kursk region and advance deeper into the territory under Ukrainian control.

On November 10, The New York Times reported that the russian military had formed a group of 50,000 people, including North Korean troops, to prepare an offensive to retake territory in the Kursk region.

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NATO allies believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin is aiming to recapture territory lost to Ukraine in the Kursk region before Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20.

A British defense intelligence assessment, seen by The Telegraph, warns that Russia is likely to intensify kamikaze drone attacks on Ukrainian positions, using new launch sites near the border.

In a bid to regain control, Russia has deployed 50,000 troops, including soldiers from North Korea, to the Kursk region. Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that as"tens of thousands of enemy soldiers from the best Russian shock units" are aiming to push Ukrainian forces out of the Russian enclave, raising concerns of a significant escalation in the war.

U.S. media reports suggest that Trump spoke with Putin after the presidential election, cautioning the Russian leader against escalating the war, particularly with the addition of North Korean troops and supplies to the Russian military effort.

The Kremlin’s actions may also signal an attempt to build momentum for a larger offensive into Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy Oblast. Ukrainian analysts noted that Russia has already reclaimed roughly half of the territory it lost in its Kursk incursion which began in early August.

In a show of solidarity, U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss Ukraine’s defense strategy. Downing Street confirmed that both nations are working to position Ukraine strongly as it faces the challenges of winter.

Western diplomats are cautioning that Putin may be acting swiftly to capture territory before Trump assumes office, hoping to gain leverage in future peace negotiations. While the Kremlin has denied reports of a conversation between Trump and Putin, U.S. media outlets have confirmed that the two leaders spoke, with Putin congratulating Trump on his election win and calling him "courageous."

President Volodymyr Zelensky has cautiously welcomed Trump’s victory, urging the incoming president to maintain military support for Ukraine in the coming months.

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A rocket attack on a five-story building in Kryvyi Rih killed four people, including three children. The youngest victim was less than a year old, and the search and rescue operation is complete.

Under the rubble of a five-story building in Kryvyi Rih, the body of a third child, who was less than a year old, was found after a missile attack by Russian troops. Four people were killed in the Russian attack, and the search and rescue operation is over. This was reported on Tuesday by the head of the Dnipropetrovs'k RMA Serhiy Lysak in Telegram, UNN reports.

The body of the third child was found under the rubble of a five-story building. She was less than a year old… In total, the Russians killed four people during yesterday's attack on Kryvyi Rih. A terrible tragedy. Our sincere condolences to the families of the victims. The search and rescue operation is over

– Lysak wrote.

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North Korea has formalized a mutual defense treaty with Russia, according to state media reports on Nov. 12. The agreement commits both nations to come to each other's aid in the event of an armed attack.

The announcement follows reports of first clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and North Korean soldiers stationed in Russia’s border region of Kursk.

North Korea’s KCNA news agency confirmed that Kim Jong Un ratified the treaty as a decree. “The treaty will take effect from the day when both sides exchanged the ratification instruments,” KCNA reported.

Russian lawmakers unanimously approved the treaty last week, and President Vladimir Putin signed it into law. The agreement, signed in June during Putin’s visit to Pyongyang, mandates immediate military assistance by either nation in the event of an attack.

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui, during her recent visit to Moscow, expressed solidarity with Russia, saying that Pyongyang would stand with Russia "until the day of victory."

South Korea, Ukraine, and Western nations have accused North Korea of deploying approximately 10,000 troops to support Russia’s war effort. Western governments have also alleged that Pyongyang has supplied Moscow with artillery shells and missiles for use in Ukraine.

The G7 nations last week denounced the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. They voiced concerns that North Korean soldiers might receive training in the use of ballistic missiles, which would violate UN Security Council resolutions.

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Ukrainian troops repelled five attempts by Russian troops to seize the village of Novoivanivka in the Kursk region. 18 pieces of enemy equipment were destroyed, and enemy losses may reach 300 people.

Ukrainian military repelled 5 enemy attacks on Novoivanivka in the Kursk region of Russia over the past day. This is stated in the report of DeepStat, UNN writes.

The day was extremely difficult near the village of Novoivanivka, where the enemy tried to enter the village and its surroundings 5 times,

– the statement said.

Details

It is noted that a total of 29 weapons were involved. The first three rolls were 7 weapons each, the remaining two were 4 weapons each.

It is also reported that Ukrainian defenders destroyed at least 18 out of 29 weapons and military equipment. The number of killed and wounded Russians during the fighting could reach up to 300 people.

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Ukrainian soldiers are holding off nearly 50,000 troops in Russia's embattled Kursk Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov. 11.

Zelensky's statement came a day after The New York Times reported that Moscow is preparing to launch an offensive in Kursk Oblast with a force of 50,000 soldiers, both Russian and North Korean.

Russia has also deployed thousands of North Korean troops in the embattled region, with some reportedly already clashing with Ukraine in small-scale engagements. Around 11,000 North Korean soldiers were stationed in Kursk Oblast as of Nov. 4.

Kyiv launched the surprise offensive into Kursk Oblast in August, with Russian forces have managed to reclaim around half of the territory initially lost.

The Kursk incursion was also intended to preempt a Russian plan to invade Sumy Oblast to create a "buffer zone" in Ukraine's north and draw Russian forces away from Donetsk Oblast, where Moscow keeps steadily advancing, the Ukrainian military said.

According to Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, Russian forces have suffered 7,905 soldiers killed, 12,220 injured, and 717 captured during the three months of the Kursk offensive.

Zelensky has previously said that if Ukraine had permission to use Western long-range weapons against targets deep inside Russia, it could preemptively target "every camp" in Russia where North Korean troops are gathering.

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A group of refugees from the DPRK handed over leaflets and audio to the Ukrainian Embassy in Seoul calling for the defection of the North Korean military. The materials contain instructions on how to defect and will be distributed among DPRK soldiers in Russia.

A group of refugees from North Korea handed over leaflets and audio to Ukraine containing calls for the defection of the North Korean military, as well as instructions on how to do so. This is reported by Yonhap, UNN reports.

Details

It is noted that the propaganda leaflets were handed over to the Ukrainian Embassy in Seoul by the "Refugee Propaganda Corps", which includes former North Korean soldiers who defected to South Korea and those whose sons served in the DPRK army .

These leaflets are intended to be distributed to North Korean soldiers in Russia. They contain messages encouraging them to defect, as well as instructions on how to do so. Civil society activists have also passed on audio files with messages of the same content.

The North Korean defectors plan to hand over the same propaganda materials to the Ukrainian military in Brussels, along with a letter calling for the use of psychological warfare against DPRK soldiers.

The letter emphasizes that the Ukrainian military can ensure mass surrender and desertion of North Korean soldiers if they manage to launch a proactive psychological warfare.

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Russian forces allegedly killed two captured Ukrainian servicemen in Russia's embattled Kursk Oblast, the Prosecutor General's Office reported on Nov. 11.

Reports of murders, torture, and ill-treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war are received regularly by Ukrainian authorities and have spiked in recent months. Most cases were recorded in embattled Donetsk Oblast.

A footage purporting to show Russian soldiers shooting two unarmed Ukrainian servicemen in Kursk Oblast was spotted on social media earlier in the day, the prosecutors said. It is unknown when the video was filmed.

The Prosecutor General's Office has opened a pre-trial investigation into the incident.

Videos and photos have documented potential war crimes, including drone footage showing the shooting of the prisoners of war (POWs) as they surrendered to Russian troops.

Other videos and photos point to torture and violent death in Russian captivity.

Russian forces have executed at least 124 Ukrainian prisoners of war since 2022 as of Nov. 6, the Prosecutor General's Office said.

Former Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin called the killing of Ukrainian servicemen in captivity a "deliberate policy" of Russia.

Some 80% of the cases of executions of Ukrainian POWs were recorded in 2024, but the trend began to appear in November 2023, when "there were changes in the attitude of Russian military personnel towards our prisoners of war for the worse," said Yurii Belousov, a senior representative of the Prosecutor General's Office.

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In the TOT of Kherson region, the Russians plan to take away the entire harvest of grain and vegetables from farmers through a “state procurement operator”. The farmers will be forced to sell their products at reduced prices and will become dependent on subsidies.

In the temporarily occupied territories of the Kherson region, Russians plan to take away not only grain but also vegetables from farmers. This was reported by the Center of National Resistance, UNN reports.

The Russians are creating another "state procurement operator" to take away vegetables from farmers. As with grain, starting next year, farmers will have to sell their entire harvest to the state at a fixed price below the market price. Only then, through structures tangentially related to the grafters, the vegetables will be sold at the market price, and the difference will end up in the pockets of the collaborators,

– the statement said.

Details

At the same time, farmers will receive subsidies, which are a method of state control, because in fact, Russians deprive farmers of profit and make them dependent on compensation instead.

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