Category: War in Ukraine

Ukrainian drones and missiles attacked the seaside city of Sevastopol in occupied Crimea on Nov. 27, the city's Russian-installed proxy head, Mikhail Razvozhayev, claimed.

Russian air defenses shot down two missiles and five drones, Razvozhayev said, claiming that the Ukrainian projectiles were downed over the water. Drone debris also reportedly fell near the Kacha highway.

The Kyiv Independent could not verify the claims.

The pro-Ukrainian Crimean Wind Telegram channel reported a powerful explosion in Sevastopol, as well as near the Belbek military airfield and elsewhere on the occupied peninsula.

The channel also shared a photo of the Nakhimov Naval Academy with smoke coming from behind it. The authenticity of the footage or the cause of the smoke could not be immediately verified.

Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Russian military and industrial targets in Sevastopol and elsewhere in Crimea during the full-scale war.

Russian Defense Ministry admits that Ukraine hit airbase in Kursk Oblast with ATACMSThe Russian Defense Ministry’s statement is the first public confirmation of the attacks by Moscow, following multiple reports of strikes after Washington permitted Ukraine to use its ATACMS missiles to strike against targets on Russian soil.The Kyiv IndependentKateryna Denisova

In Zaporizhia, Russian troops used an FPV drone to attack a car delivering bread to frontline villages. The driver was injured, and during the day the invaders inflicted 369 strikes on 12 settlements of the region.

Today, on November 27, Russian troops struck an fpv drone on a car that delivers bread to the frontline villages of the Zaporozhye region. The driver of the car was injured, said the head of RMA Ivan Fedorov, reports UNN.

Russia continues to cynically hunt residents of the frontline territories. Today, an fpv drone attacked a car that carries bread to frontline villages. The driver was taken to the hospital with injuries

– Fedorov wrote in Telegram.

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During the day, enemy troops carried out 369 strikes on 12 settlements of the Zaporozhye Region. The attacks included airstrikes, drone, MLRS and artillery strikes, and infrastructure was damaged.

Russian strikes against Ukraine killed at least two civilians and injured at least 17 over the past day, regional authorities reported on Nov. 27.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 89 Shahed-type drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles overnight, the Air Force reported.

Thirty-six were shot down by air defenses while 48 were lost across Ukraine, likely thanks to electronic warfare means, the statement read. Five drones reportedly flew to Belarus, Russia, and occupied territories.

Some of the drones targeted the capital city of Kyiv overnight. Two people were injured when drone debris fell on a non-residential building, the city's military administration reported.

Drone debris also damaged houses and apartment buildings elsewhere in Kyiv Oblast.

Russian attacks against Sumy Oblast killed two people and injured one, the regional military administration reported.

The two fatalities were reported after a Russian missile struck a residential building and kindergarten in the city of Sumy. One civilian was also injured during Russian attacks against the Velyka Pysarivka community near the Russian border, officials said.

In Donetsk Oblast, two people were injured in the village of Zhovte, and one in the town of Pokrovsk, Governor Vadym Filashkin reported.

Russian attacks against Kherson Oblast injured 11 people, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said. A high-rise building, 10 houses, a gas pipeline, a car repair shop, a garage, and cars were damaged.

Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kirovohrad, Luhansk, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, and Zhytomyr oblasts were also attacked, but no casualties were reported.

Once liberated Kupiansk braces for worst as Russian troops approach, and future Western support looks uncertainVolodymyr paused his Sunday stroll from a shopping center in Kupiansk to take pictures of rubble from a Russian strike that almost killed his wife late last month. “It was broad daylight when they struck,” he said. “Our only luck was that my wife was in the kitchen, soThe Kyiv IndependentBoldizsar Gyori

Up to 50 thousand Mariupol residents left Ukraine because of the war. The invaders demand that the owners of the surviving housing return to the city, otherwise they will confiscate the property.

Russian invaders are forcing residents of destroyed Mariupol to return to the city in order to preserve the right to surviving housing. If the owners do not confirm their rights, the property will be confiscated. These actions are part of the propaganda campaign of the aggressor country, which tries to create the illusion of "restoring" the city, while in fact the rights of Mariupol residents are systematically violated, and living conditions remain catastrophic. this was reported by The Mariupol city council, reports UNN.

Over the past 3 years, 30-50 thousand Mariupol residents have left Ukraine. This is evidenced by the data of the Yamariupol and resistance centers. Some of those people still returned to Mariupol. However, there is no exact information on how many of them stayed in the city and how many later left.

how Russia manipulates Mariupol residents

The information space is actively discussing the issue of returning people to the temporarily occupied territories, in particular to Mariupol.

"Why do some people leave? The aggressor country purposefully creates a real trap for Ukrainian families, using its usual tools – propaganda, lawlessness and manipulation," Mayor Vadym Boychenko said in a statement.

After Russian troops destroyed more than 1,000 high-rise buildings in Mariupol, leaving 67,000 families homeless, the invaders are issuing an ultimatum to people. Owners of surviving homes are forced to return to prove their right to housing. Otherwise, the property will be taken away.

"It's actually a trap. After all, all this is done only to create a propaganda picture of the restoration of the city, but in fact Mariupol remains dilapidated, and the rights of Mariupol residents themselves are ignored," the Mariupol City Council added.

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The Ukrainian authorities urge Mariupol residents not to return to the occupied territory. Meeting the demands of the Russians does not guarantee security or fair treatment. In Mariupol, as in other occupied territories, the lawlessness of the Russian military and administrations Reigns.

Ukraine is preparing support programs for displaced persons, although this is a complex and lengthy process due to the war.

"Yes, we all want this work to go on as quickly as possible, but Ukraine is going through extremely difficult times precisely because of Russian aggression," the report says.

The City Council summed up that after the liberation of Mariupol, the Ukrainian law will be in force again, and the authorities will work to restore justice and ensure the rights of all residents.

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MP and member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on human rights Maksym Tkachenko said that about 150 thousand internally displaced persons returned to the temporarily occupied territories, of which about 70 thousand settled in Mariupol. As a reason, he cited insufficient support for displaced persons from the state, in particular, the lack of housing, social payments and employment opportunities.

Tkachenko later denied his words, admitting that it was "an emotional and unfounded assumption.

Statements about the mass return of IDPs were sharply condemned by the deputy head of the Presidential Office Irina Vereshchuk. She stressed that such statements are "lies and an attempt to draw attention to a painful topic"

A Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov arrived in South Korea on Nov. 27, with the aim of requesting military aid from Seoul, several media outlets reported.

The delegation is expected to meet with President Yoon Suk Yeol as early as Wednesday, according to the Korean Times, citing several sources close to the matter. Yoon has previously said that the country does not rule out providing arms to Ukraine in the light of deepening cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.

Russian-North Korean relations entered a new level when Pyongyang dispatched around 11,000 troops to join Russia's war against Ukraine. A vast majority of the deployed North Korean troops are currently receiving training alongside Russian forces, preparing to attempt to regain control of Russia's Kursk Oblast.

Ahead of the planned meeting, the delegation has reportedly met with South Korean National Security Adviser and former Defense Minister Shin Won-sik, according to the South Korean media outlet Dong-a Ilbo.

South Korea's government has not yet confirmed the arrival of the Ukrainian delegation. President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine would provide South Korea with a detailed request for military support in an October interview with KBS.

South Korea has thus far resisted supplying lethal arms to Ukraine and instead opted to provide financial, and humanitarian support alongside non-lethal aid, citing legislative restrictions. Some media reports from last year claimed that the country secretly supplied artillery shells to Ukraine via the U.S., though the South Korean government denied the reports.

Living in constant tension with its North Korean neighbors, South Korea boasts a powerful military and strong defense industry, making the country a major arms exporter.

Experts told the Kyiv Independent that South Korea could provide the most significant support to Ukraine through ammunition supplies. The country fields not only 155 mm artillery but also stores 3.4 million 105 mm rounds compatible with some of Ukraine's guns.

Once liberated Kupiansk braces for worst as Russian troops approach, and future Western support looks uncertainVolodymyr paused his Sunday stroll from a shopping center in Kupiansk to take pictures of rubble from a Russian strike that almost killed his wife late last month. “It was broad daylight when they struck,” he said. “Our only luck was that my wife was in the kitchen, soThe Kyiv IndependentBoldizsar Gyori

Enemy forces shelled 15 settlements in the Kherson region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. As a result of the attacks, 11 people were injured and hospitalized.

The enemy once again shelled the Kherson region, as a result of which 11 people were injured. This is reported by the chairman of the Kherson RMA Alexander Prokudin, reports UNN.

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Consequently, in the Kherson region, several settlements were under fire and airstrikes, including Antonovka, Sadovoye, Pridneprovskoye, Belozerka, Stanislav, Veletenskoye, Shirokaya Balka, Nikolskoye, Ingulets, Berislav, Odradokamenka, Novovorontsovka, Dorokhovoye, Milovo and the city of Kherson itself.

During the day, the enemy military shelled residential areas of these settlements. A multi-storey building and 10 private houses were damaged. In addition, the terrorists destroyed a gas pipeline, a service station, a garage, as well as several private cars.

Unfortunately, as a result of the aggression, 11 people were injured and hospitalized.

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U.S. President Joe Biden has reversed key policies on providing advanced weapons to Ukraine, including longer-range missiles and antipersonnel land mines, as Kyiv faces mounting pressure on the battlefield and a potential need to negotiate with Russia.

Many U.S. officials now acknowledge that Ukraine could be pushed into talks within months and might be forced to cede territory to end the war, the Washington Post (WP) reported on Nov. 26.

In mid-November, Biden authorized Ukraine to use the ATACMS to strike deeper inside Russia, a decision aiming at strengthening Ukraine’s negotiating position. His administration previously resisted supplying such weapons over concerns of escalating tensions with Russia.

The changes come amid significant challenges for Ukraine, including battlefield losses, reports of North Korea sending troops to support Russia, and Donald Trump taking office in January. Trump has vowed to end the war within 24 hours, but officials worry his administration would cut off aid to Ukraine, undermining its ability to resist Russian aggression.

Biden’s aides argue that evolving conditions on the ground have driven his decisions to provide weapons, but critics, including former U.S. ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker, say the delays emboldened Moscow. "It gives Russia a sense of impunity," Volker told the WP, adding that earlier support could have bolstered Ukraine’s position. "They know they have a sanctuary. They know we don’t want to escalate, and they can go ahead and carry out the war, conduct strikes and do outrageous things."

European allies, while welcoming the recent weapons transfers, have expressed frustration that the assistance did not come earlier when Ukraine’s position was stronger. Many now believe that peace talks may involve territorial concessions, and discussions have begun on potential security guarantees for Ukraine to deter future Russian aggression, according to the WP.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged NATO allies to increase support for Ukraine ahead of Trump’s return to office, emphasizing the need to reinforce Kyiv before the U.S. political landscape shifts further.

"We will continue to shore up everything we’re doing for Ukraine to ensure it can effectively defend itself," Blinken said during his one-day emergency visit to Brussels on Nov. 13.

Taiwan’s former president urges US to prioritize aiding Ukraine over Taiwan, Politico reports“A Ukrainian victory will serve as the most effective deterrent to future aggression,” former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said during the Halifax International Security Forum on Nov. 23.The Kyiv IndependentOlena Goncharova

In Kiev, an Air Alert was declared due to the approach of an enemy drone from the South. The population is urged to urgently go to the shelter of civil protection, air defense is working.

An Air Alert has been issued again in Kiev. This is reported by The Kiev City State Administration, reports UNN.

Attention! An Air Alert has been declared in Kiev!
we ask everyone to immediately follow them to the civil protection shelter

– the message says.

In Kiev, an Air Alert was declared due to the approach of an enemy drone from the South: Air defense system is workingNov 26 2024, 11:45 PM • 5740 views

A Russian missile attack on Nov. 26 struck a residential building and kindergarten in the city of Sumy, leaving at least two people dead, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.

The Russian missile, which was reportedly launched at a vehicle service station, also struck a nearby multi-story residential building and caused damage inside a nearby kindergarten, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

One more person may still be trapped under the ruble at the site of the attack as emergency services continue their work.

The attack on the city also damaged 13 cars, Suspilne reported.

The attack on the regional capital comes as Russia shelled Sumy Oblast 120 times on Nov. 26 in 21 attacks on the region, according to the regional military administration. An explosive dropped from a Russian drone also injured one person in the town of Velyka Pysarivka.

Shelling is a daily occurrence for the communities near Ukraine's northeastern border with Russia, with residents in the region's vulnerable border settlements experiencing multiple attacks per day.

Russian strikes against Sumy Oblast have become increasingly destructive in recent months, amid fears that Russia may launch a new attack on Sumy Oblast in the coming months.

A Russian missile strike on a residential building in Sumy on Nov. 17 killed 11 people and injured another 89.

A source in Ukraine's General Staff said on Nov. 23 that nearly 60,000 Russian army personnel are currently stationed in Kursk Oblast, planning to reach the border with Sumy Oblast in an attempt to create a "buffer zone" there — as Ukraine looked to do with its surprise incursion into neighboring Kursk Oblast in August.

Russia continues its onslaught of drone and missile attacks ahead of an expected harsh winter amid Russia strike on energy infrastructure. Overnight on Nov. 25, Russia launched a record 188 drones at Ukraine, with Ukrainian air defenses reportedly being able to down 76 drones across 17 oblasts.

Ukraine war latest: Russia launches record 188 drones against Ukraine overnight, Air Force saysKey developments on Nov. 26: * Russia launches record 188 drones against Ukraine overnight, Air Force says * Russian Defense Ministry admits that Ukraine hit airbase in Kursk Oblast with ATACMS * Russia’s advance in Ukraine fastest since early 2022, analysts claim * Russian soldiers suspected o…The Kyiv IndependentThe Kyiv Independent news desk

Ukraine has successfully tested a new American UAV system with a Hitchhiker interceptor drone from IronNet and Astrion. The drone is designed to effectively destroy enemy drones, in particular Iranian Shahed.

Ukraine has successfully tested a new American UAV system, the main element of which is the Hitchhiker interceptor drone. This is reported, Reports UNN.

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It was called a real "game changer" that will change the way you protect yourself from drone attacks.

This new product was developed by two leading American technology companies – IronNet and Astrion. Revolutionary anti-drone technology has demonstrated impressive potential for drone combat in real-world combat situations and increasing the level of intelligence on the battlefield.

Hitchhiker is a high-speed, electric-powered interceptor drone designed to destroy enemy drones like Iran's Shahed, more cost-effective than traditional defense systems like expensive Patriot missiles

– the publication writes.

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Earlier, UNN reported that the Ukrainian military is testing a new jet drone of domestic design.

Ukrainian military is testing a new jet-powered unmanned aerial vehicleJan 17 2024, 10:01 PM • 111212 views