Category: War in Ukraine

Russian troops fatally shot two civilian women and injured a man in Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast, the regional prosecutor’s office reported on Nov. 24.

According to the report, at around 6 p.m. on Nov. 21, Russian soldiers entered an apartment in a residential area of Toretsk and "deliberately" opened fire with automatic weapons on three civilians.

Two women were killed on the spot, while a man sustained injuries, including fractures to his shoulder and collarbone.

An investigation into the incident has been launched, the prosecutor's office said.

Toretsk has emerged as one of the hottest areas in Donetsk Oblast in recent months as Russian forces press their offensive in eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine has accused Russian troops of committing over 137,000 war crimes since the start of the full-scale invasion. These include the mass abduction of Ukrainian children, the torture of civilians in occupied areas, and widespread killings.

Investigation: Russians carry out systemic terror in occupied part of Kherson OblastOn the morning of Nov. 20, 2023, Russians came to Raisa Rusnak’s home, looking for her 28-year-old son Ruslan. Four masked men threw him onto the ground and began beating him. “Guys, what have I done to you? What do you want from me?” Ruslan shouted. Those were theThe Kyiv IndependentDanylo Mokryk

To date, 122 combat engagements with Russian troops have been recorded. The highest activity is observed in the Kurakhove sector, where the enemy carried out 34 attacks.

As of 16 hours on November 24, the number of combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the occupiers increased to 122. This is reported in the operational summary of the General Staff, UNN writes.

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It is noted that today the communities of Solianyky, Khrinivka, Basivka, Zhuravka, Novenke, Oleksandriya, Volfyno, Obody and Tymofiivka suffered from enemy artillery and mortar fire in Chernihiv and Sumy regions.

In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy attacked the positions of our units twice near Tykhy and Vovchansk, repelled one attack, and the firefight is currently ongoing. Enemy aircraft also attacked Hranove with bombs.

On the Kupyansk direction, Russian occupants attacked the Defense Forces eight times in the areas of Novomlynsk, Kolisnykivka, Kruhlyakivka, Senkove and Lozova.

On the Liman direction, the invading army carried out 19 attacks on Ukrainian positions near the settlements of Druzhelyubivka, Hrekivka, Novoyehorivka, Terny, Yampolivka, Torske and Serebryanka, three firefights are still ongoing. Ukrainian soldiers are steadfastly holding the line and inflicting losses on the enemy.

In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled four attacks by Russian invaders near Chasovyi Yar and Stupochky since the beginning of the day.

In the Toretsk sector, the aggressor made six attempts to advance in the areas of Diliyivka, Toretsk and Shcherbynivka, with one combat engagement ongoing.

On the Pokrovske direction, Russian invaders made 16 attempts to push our defenders from their positions in the areas of Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Hryhorivka, Dachenske, Pustynka and Chumatske. The defense forces are holding back the onslaught and repelled 12 enemy attacks, with four combat engagements still ongoing.

In the Kurakhove direction, the enemy army attacked 34 times near the settlements of Berestky, Sontsivka, Novodmitrivka, Zorya, Kurakhove, Dale, Romanivka, Yelizavetivka and Hanivka. Twenty-three attempts by the occupiers to advance have already been repelled, and fighting continues.

Five enemy attacks continue in the Vremivsk sector near Trudove, Novosilka and Makarivka. Ukrainian troops have already repelled eight occupants' attacks in this sector.

On the Prydniprovsky direction, the enemy tried to attack the positions of Ukrainian units once without success.

The operation in Kursk region continues. Enemy aircraft continue to destroy Ukrainian villages and towns. Since the beginning of the day, Russian aircraft have carried out 18 strikes, dropping 21 unexploded ordnance on Ukrainian territory. The defense forces repelled 12 attacks by Russian occupation forces in this area today, and the fighting continues.

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Units of the missile troops of the Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted a successful strike on the positions of the anti-aircraft missile division of the Russian Federation in the Kursk region. A radar station of the S-400 air defense system, which was used to shell civilian targets, was destroyed.

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Russia has recruited hundreds of mercenaries from Yemen to fight in its war against Ukraine, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Nov. 24.

The recruits told the FT they had been promised lucrative jobs, "high salaries," and even Russian citizenship. However, after arriving in Russia with the help of a Houthi-linked company, they were “forcibly inducted into the Russian army and sent to the front lines in Ukraine,” according to the report.

The FT described the operation as a “shadowy trafficking operation,” underscoring the deepening ties between the Kremlin and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants.

Since the start of its full-scale invasion, Moscow has relied on various methods to enlist migrants and foreign nationals to offset its heavy battlefield losses while avoiding full-scale mobilization.

Reports indicate that Russia has recruited individuals from Nepal, Somalia, India, Cuba, and other nations.

North Korea has also sent an estimated 10,000 troops to Russia, many of whom are stationed in the western Kursk Oblast and engaged in combat, a Pentagon spokesperson said during a Nov. 12 briefing.

In October, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) revealed that Yemen’s Houthi militants have been using Russian satellite data to target ships in the Red Sea with drones and missiles. The targeting information was reportedly provided through Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, enabling the Houthis to expand their strikes.

This collaboration demonstrates how far Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to go to destabilize the Western political and economic order, the WSJ reported. Analysts suggest that Moscow aims to foment unrest from the Middle East to Asia to distract the United States.

According to the FT, U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking confirmed that Russia is “actively pursuing contacts” with the Houthis, including discussions involving weapons transfers. While Lenderking declined to elaborate, he noted that Russian personnel in Sana’a are facilitating this dialogue.

“The kinds of weapons being discussed are very alarming and would enable the Houthis to better target ships in the Red Sea and potentially beyond,” Lenderking told the FT.

A series of acts of sabotage involving explosive devices against security forces have been reported in Ukraine. In Kyiv, a military officer was killed by a disguised explosive, and police officers narrowly escaped a grenade attack while responding to a call.

A wave of sabotage attacks against the military and law enforcement officers using explosives and grenades is being recorded in Ukraine. This was reported to UNN by its own sources.

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According to sources of UNN, one of the incidents involved a serviceman in the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv, when the guard was walking around the area and noticed a package lying near a car. When the serviceman bent down to pick it up, an explosive device was remotely detonated. The soldier died. Sources note that a camera was attached to a tree near the scene and broadcasting.

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Another case occurred in the Pechersk district, when the police received a report from a woman about violence by her husband. The woman claimed that she had locked herself in the bathroom.

Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement officers called a woman who said the door to the apartment was unlocked and told them to enter. After opening the door and stepping into the apartment, the police heard the grenade's pin go off and managed to close the door. The police officers were not injured.

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Police detained the man who opened fire in a Kyiv hotel on November 27. The shooting, which was preceded by a fight, killed a 27-year-old man and wounded two people.

Over the past week, Russia has launched over 800 KAB-guided aerial bombs, nearly 460 attack drones, and more than 20 missiles, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov. 24.

“The air raid siren has sounded almost daily across Ukraine this week. Only last night, our air defense forces managed to shoot down about 50 attack drones,” Zelensky wrote on Telegram, sharing a video showing Russian attacks across the country.

On the morning of Nov. 21, Russia unveiled a new intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), dubbed "Oreshnik," in an attack targeting the city of Dnipro in eastern Ukraine.

“Ukraine is not a testing ground for weapons. Ukraine is a sovereign, independent state. Yet Russia persists in its attempts to destroy our people, spread fear and panic, and weaken us,” Zelensky said.

He also reiterated the urgent need for bolstered air defenses. “Ukraine needs more air defense systems, and we are working on this with our partners. It is crucial to strengthen the protection of our sky,” he said.

On Nov. 22, Zelensky instructed Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to engage with international allies to acquire advanced air defense capabilities.

The IRBM attack followed Ukraine’s reported first successful strike on a military target within Russian territory using U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles.

Unlike cruise missiles, IRBMs are guided only in the initial phase of launch, making them less precise. However, their exceptional speed — often exceeding 3,200 kilometers per hour as they near their targets — makes them a formidable threat.

‘Don’t overreact’ — Oreshnik missile isn’t as new as Russia claims, experts sayRussian President Vladimir Putin on Nov. 21 announced his country had launched a new type of missile in an attack on Ukraine, a demonstration of military might meant to deter Kyiv’s allies from further support against his full-scale invasion. “There are currently no ways of countering this weapon.…The Kyiv IndependentChris York

The Guardian reports on Trump's possible talks on Ukraine on Russia's terms if it breaks military ties with China. The newspaper emphasizes the importance of American support for Ukraine's sovereignty.

US President-elect Donald Trump may negotiate with Ukraine on the terms of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin if Russia breaks off military relations with China. This was reported by The Guardian , UNN and UNN.

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According to the newspaper, Trump talks about “peace through strength,” “victory,” and “America first,” which could mean guaranteeing air defense for Ukraine so that nuclear facilities are protected from Russian bombs, thus stopping a potential nuclear disaster.

Does “force” mean forcing Ukraine to give up its sovereignty? In Moscow, no one is in a hurry to reach an agreement. Putin feels that he is winning on the battlefield. The economy is starting to sweat – food prices are rising by 9% every month; interest rates are over 20% – but it's not a crisis yet. Russia's Soviet-era weapons will run out by the end of 2025; so Putin can start negotiations early next year but keep fighting until the end, escalating attacks on civilians whenever the talks don't go his way. How will trump conduct these negotiations in a Putin style? russia has always demanded a demilitarized Ukraine under the de facto political control of the kremlin. There are people in Trump's circle who may agree to this, especially if Russia breaks off its military relations with China,” the newspaper notes.

The publication emphasizes that even sacrificing contacts with Iran could be a bad deal for Putin. However, he may see in Trump and his entourage a version of his own kleptocracy.

“What can Ukraine offer? In the leaked notes from Zelenskiy's meeting with Trump before the election, the Ukrainian president emphasized the huge reserves of critical minerals that Americans lack, such as titanium, which is used for everything. But is this enough to inspire Trump? Whether the fighting stops this year or not, Ukraine's sovereignty depends on its being armed to the teeth. At least for the next two years, this will be difficult without American artillery and logistics,” the publication adds.

Although Trump has stated that he will bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table, in reality he will have to negotiate with the Europeans and the UK.

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In the last months of his administration, US President Joe Biden has sought to strengthen Ukraine's position in the war against Russia, as indicated by a number of decisions, including authorizing strikes on Russian territory. This is due to the fact that President-elect Donald Trump has promised to quickly end the war after coming to the White House.

Ukraine shot down 50 of the 73 drones launched by Russia overnight on Nov. 24, the Air Force reported.

Russia reportedly targeted Ukraine with Shahed drones and an unspecified type of drone launched from the Russian oblasts of Oryol and Bryansk.

The drones were downed over Kyiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Chernihiv, Sumy, Poltava, and Zhytomyr oblasts, according to the Air Force. There have been no reports of casualties or damage.

As of 9 a.m. local time, four Russian drones remained in Ukrainian airspace, with combat operations ongoing.

Kyiv authorities reported in the morning that air defense forces shot down more than a dozen drones targeting the capital.

"Preliminary reports indicate no damage in the capital, and no information about casualties has been received," the Kyiv City Military Administration wrote on Telegram.

Russia has increased large-scale drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, depleting Ukraine's air defense systems and targeting critical infrastructure.

On Nov. 17, Russian forces launched one of the heaviest aerial strikes of the full-scale war, primarily targeting the energy grid. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 102 of the 120 missiles and 42 of the 90 drones launched overnight.

Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR), reported on Nov. 18 that Russian forces are using cheap decoy drones with foreign components to overload Ukraine's air defense systems.

According to HUR, Russian manufacturers produce the Gerbera drone — a cheaper and less deadly equivalent of Iran's Shahed — at a plant in Yelabuga, in the Republic of Tatarstan, central Russia. These drones are reportedly made with components from the United States, China, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.

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Units of the missile forces of the Ukrainian armed forces successfully attacked the positions of the anti-aircraft missile division of the Russian Federation in the Kursk region. A radar station of the S-400 air defense system, which was used to shell civilian targets, was destroyed.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces last night hit a S-400 radar station of the Russian occupiers in the Kursk region, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Sunday, UNN reports .

On the night of November 24, units of the missile forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with other components of the Defense Forces, launched a group attack on the positions of the anti-aircraft missile division of the 1490th anti-aircraft missile regiment of the 6th army of the Russian Federation in the Kursk region

– the Ukrainian Air Force said in a statement.

A successful hit on the radar station of the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system was recorded.

As noted by the General Staff, the said unit of the Russian Armed Forces conducted combat operations in the “ground-to-ground” mode, i.e., hitting ground-based fixed targets. Such shelling by the Russian invaders mostly targets civilian objects and civilians in the frontline regions of Ukraine.

Combat work on military targets of the occupiers continues, the General Staff said.

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The Russian Federation claimed to have repelled an attack by 34 drones over the Kursk, Lipetsk, Belgorod and Orel regions. According to the governor of the Kursk region, two missiles were also among the targets downed.

Nearly 22,000 residents have been evacuated from Kharkiv Oblast since May, with efforts ongoing to evacuate more residents from settlements near the front line, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on Nov. 23.

"We are continuing evacuation efforts, bringing both children and adults to safety," Syniehubov said on air.

Kharkiv Oblast has endured constant Russian attacks for over two and a half years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Syniehubov noted that the most targeted areas include the Vovchansk direction in the Chuhuiv district, the Lyptsi area, and the Kupiansk direction. The city of Kupiansk was briefly captured by Russian forces in 2022 before being reclaimed by Ukrainian troops. Its strategic value lies in its position as a key logistics and transportation hub, with several major highways and five railway lines converging within the city.

The governor added that evacuees are being provided with humanitarian aid, psychological support, and financial assistance in relatively safe areas, including the city of Kharkiv, located less than 30 kilometers from the Russian border.

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There were 227 combat engagements in the frontline, the most active in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy carried out 39 air strikes, fired over 3,000 times and used 800 kamikaze drones.

Over the last day, 227 combat engagements took place on the Russian-Ukrainian front. Russians continue to attack most actively in the Pokrovsk sector. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, UNN reports.

According to the updated information, yesterday the enemy conducted 39 air strikes on the positions of Ukrainian units and localities, including 53 missiles. In addition, it conducted over three thousand attacks, including 159 with multiple launch rocket systems and engaged over 800 kamikaze drones,

– the message says.

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The aggressor carried out air strikes in the areas of Lozova, Kharkiv region; Tverdokhlibove, Luhansk region; Hryhorivka, Bilohorivka, Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, Nelipivka, Katerynivka, Ivanopillia, Yablunivka, Zorya, Oleksandropil, Hrodivka, Myrolyubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Sukha Balka, Dachne, Romanivka, Ulakly, Kostiantynopil, Velyka Novosilka, Donetsk region.

Over the past day, the aviation, missile forces and artillery of the Defense Forces hit two areas of concentration of personnel, weapons and military equipment, and one enemy radar station.

Over the past day, 13 combat engagements with Russian invaders took place in the Kharkiv sector in the areas of Vovchansk and Tykhyi.

In Kupyansk sector, 12 militants' attacks took place over the last day. Defense forces repelled enemy assaults near Hlushkivka, Synkivka, Zahryzove, Novoplatonivka, Kindrashivka, Pishchany and Zelenyi Hai.

In the Liman sector, the enemy attacked 17 times. They tried to break into our defense near Druzhelyubivka, Tverdokhlibove, Novoyehorivka, Hrekivka, Novomykhailivka, Cherneshchyna, Kopanky, Yampolivka and Terny.

In the Siverskyi sector yesterday our defenders repelled one enemy attack near Bilohorivka.

In the Kramatorsk sector , the occupants attacked three times in the areas of Stupochky and Chasovyi Yar.

On the Tof the Oretsk direction, the enemy made two attacks in the direction of Toretsk.

In the Pokrovsky sector, our defenders stopped 55 aggressor attacks in the areas of Promin, Lysivka, Krutyi Yar, Myrnohrad, Hryhorivka, Myrolyubivka, Zhovte, Pushkine, Petrivka and Pustynka. The highest concentration of hostilities was near Dachenske.

The enemy was actively using bombers and attack aircraft to strike in the area.

In the Kurakhove sector, the Defense Forces repelled 47 attacks. The occupants actively used aviation to try to advance near Berestky, Dalne, Romanivka, Sontsivka, Zorya, Novodmytrivka, Kurakhove, Katerynivka and Antonivka.

In the Vremivsk direction, therotary conducted 26 assaults on our positions in the areas of Velyka Novosilka, Novodarivka, Trudove, Sukhi Yaliv, Rozdolne, Kostiantynopilske and Rivne.

The enemy did not conduct any assault operations in the Huliaypillia and Orikhivsk sectors yesterday.

Five times without success, the invaders' troops tried to force the units of the Defense Forces out of their positions in the Prydniprovskyi direction.

The operation in the Kursk region continues. Over the past day, the enemy fired 197 artillery shells at the positions of our troops, 13 of them from multiple rocket launchers.

– the General Staff added.

No signs of enemy offensive groups were detected in the Volyn and Polissya directions.

More than 1000 occupants, 4 tanks and 5 artillery systems: General Staff updates data on enemy lossesNov 24 2024, 06:08 AM • 4429 views