Category: War in Ukraine

Russia targeted thermal power plants during a mass strike on the country's power grid on Nov. 17, dealing "serious damage," said the country's largest private energy company, DTEK.

Russia targeted energy facilities throughout Ukraine in what was one of the heaviest strikes on the country's power grid during the entire full-scale war, with Russia launching around 120 missiles and 90 drones.

"DTEK thermal power plants came under attack. According to preliminary data, there were no casualties," the company said in a statement. The location of the energy stations was not specified, presumably due to security reasons.

Energy equipment was heavily damaged, but DTEK employees began repair work after the end of the attack. The company says this marks the eighth mass attack on its energy plants this year.

"In total, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, DTEK thermal power plants have been fired upon more than 190 times," the energy operator said.

Russia targeted "power generation and transmission facilities throughout Ukraine," according to Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko.

"The transmission system operator has urgently introduced emergency shutdowns," Halushchenko said. Energy infrastructure facilities were reported as damaged in the Volyn and Vinnytsia oblasts.

Officials have been warning that Russia may resume strikes on the energy grid as temperatures drop, mirroring the strategy used in the spring and summer of this year and in the autumn-winter season of 2022-2023.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said in September that past Russian attacks had destroyed all of Ukraine's thermal power plants and almost all hydroelectric capacity. Ukrainian authorities and energy companies have been repairing and reinforcing energy facilities in the expectation of renewed attacks.

According to an International Energy Agency (IEA) report, Ukraine's electricity shortage could reach 6 gigawatts this winter as a result of the attacks, which is about one-third of the expected peak demand. This summer, the power shortage was 2.5 GW when Kyiv was already experiencing long blackouts.

Kyiv hit by first mass attack in 2 months as Russia launches drones, missiles at UkraineRussia launched a large-scale missile attack on Ukraine overnight on Nov. 17. Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said that as a result of falling drone debris, an apartment on the fourth floor of a five-story residential building caught fire in the Pechersk neighborhood of the city, injuring two people.The Kyiv IndependentDmytro Basmat

In the occupied territories of the Kherson region, Russians are gathering stray dogs and cats in “shelters”. The animals find themselves in terrible conditions, where they fall victim to hunger and disease, and some are shot on the streets.

Another wave of stray dogs has been eliminated in the territories of Kherson region temporarily occupied by Russians. This was reported by the Center of National Resistance, UNN reports.

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It is noted that the invaders uncontrollably collect dogs and cats, place them in alleged "shelters" where the fate of the animals remains unknown. In the conditions of complete mismanagement and lack of proper care, animals find themselves in terrible conditions, where they often become victims of hunger, disease and violence. In particular, the latest such example occurred in the temporarily occupied Nova Kakhovka.

Due to the disorder and chaos that prevails in these "shelters," the risk of spreading infectious diseases, including rabies, is increasing, which could lead to an outbreak of this deadly disease,

– the message says.

In addition, there have been cases of dogs being shot on the street.

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Russian attacks on various regions of Ukraine in October led to the deaths of 183 civilians and injured a further 903 people, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine reported.

According a report issued by the monitoring mission, 80 per cent of the causalities were recorded along Ukraine's eastern front, particularly in Kherson, Kharkiv, and Donetsk oblasts.

A total of nine children were killed in the attacks and a further 49 children injured. The report noted that 45 per cent of victims of the Russian attacks were over the age of 60.

The casualties incurred in October were predominantly caused by aerial bombardment, artillery shelling, and drone and missile attacks.

The mounting death toll among civilians comes as Russia continues to increase its use of attack drones, targeting cities and towns across Ukraine on a near daily basissince the start of September.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov. 2 that Russia launched over 2,000 Shahed-type drones at Ukraine in October.

The Ukrainian Air Force previously said that Russia launched at least 4,300 Shahed-type attack drones and similar UAVs imitating Shaheds against Ukraine between August and October 2024.

While missile attacks are a common occurrence in Ukraine's eastern oblasts, most Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, have largely been spared from large-scale Russian missile attacks on infrastructure in recent months.

Russia missile bombardments began again on Nov. 17 with a mass aerial attack targeting major cities and energy infrastructure around the country. The latest attack left at least seven civilians dead and at least 19 injured across multiple regions.

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Russian troops launched a missile attack on the critical infrastructure of Sumy at 00:10. As a result of the attack, the city was left without electricity, and emergency services are working to eliminate the consequences.

On the night of November 18, Russian troops fired a second missile attack on the city of Sumy. The enemy hit critical infrastructure, according to the Sumy RMA. This was reported by the Sumy RMA, according to UNN.

Today at 00.10 am, the enemy launched a missile attack (probably a ballistic missile) on the critical infrastructure of the city of Sumy. Currently, the city has lost power,

– the message says.

RMA added that emergency services are currently working at the site of the attack. The consequences of the enemy attack are being established.

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Russian troops launched a missile attack on a nine-story building in Sumy. There are dead and wounded, including children, and the rescue operation continues.

Russia's latest mass attack on Ukraine shows Russian President Vladimir Putin's true response to attempts at appeasement, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Nov. 17.

"Russia launched one of the largest air attacks: drones and missiles against peaceful cities, sleeping civilians, critical infrastructure," Sybiha said. Ukrainian air defenses shot down around 140 of the 210 drones and missiles launched at the country, primarily targeting the energy grid.

"This is war criminal Putin’s true response to all those who called and visited him recently. We need peace through strength, not appeasement."

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Nov. 15 held the first phone call with Putin in two years, during which he condemned Russia’s war in Ukraine, urged Putin to withdraw his troops, and discussed potential talks with Kyiv.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry expressed concerns over the Scholz-Putin call, saying that such lengthy conversations have been a tool Putin has exploited for over 20 years, now providing him hope for easing his international isolation.

The call came amid growing uncertainties about the stability of Western support and Ukraine's setbacks on the battlefield.

Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. election adds to the uncertainties, with some fearing that Washington might withdraw its support and force Kyiv toward painful concessions. In turn, top Ukrainian officials voiced hope for a more resolute decision-making.

"Certainly, with the policies of this team that will now lead the White House, the war will end faster. This is their approach, their promise to their society, and it is also very important to them," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Russia launches one of the largest aerial strikes on Ukraine, targets energy gridRussia launched a large-scale missile attack on Ukraine overnight on Nov. 17. Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said that as a result of falling drone debris, an apartment on the fourth floor of a five-story residential building caught fire in the Pechersk neighborhood of the city, injuring two people.The Kyiv IndependentDmytro Basmat

A Russian missile strike on a nine-story building in Sumy killed 8 people, including 2 children. More than 400 residents were evacuated, dozens were injured, and the rescue operation continues.

More than 400 people were evacuated from a house in Sumy, which was hit by a missile attack by the occupiers today, November 17. It is already known about 8 dead, including 2 children. This was announced by the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Igor Klimenko, writes UNN.

More than 400 people have been evacuated from a building in Sumy damaged by Russia… Unfortunately, there are victims: as of now, there is information about 8 dead, including 2 children. Several dozens are wounded. The information is constantly being updated”

– the statement said.

It is noted that apartment-by-apartment visits to all high-rise buildings damaged by the strike are currently underway to find all the victims.

We are deploying the invincibility points. Rescuers, police officers, and all other necessary services are on site to help people cope with their injuries and provide all the support they need. The police are documenting the consequences of the war crime and accepting citizens' statements,

– Klymenko added.

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Russian troops launched a missile attack on a nine-story building in Sumy. There are dead and wounded, including children, and the rescue operation continues.

U.S. President Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles for strikes inside Russia, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy, the New York Times reported on Nov. 17.

The decision comes as Russia, with the support of North Korean troops, prepares a large-scale assault on Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region.

While the U.S. officials do not expect this move to “change the overall course of the war”, Biden aims to help Ukraine target critical Russian and North Korean military assets and send a deterrent message to Pyongyang.

The policy change follows Biden's previous hesitance to provide such weapons, out of concern for escalating tensions with Russia.

Proponents of the decision have long argued that this authorization would significantly enhance Ukraine’s defense capabilities, especially with Russia increasing military offensives on many fronts, and intensifying drone and missile attacks in recent months.

The talks on loosening U.S. restrictions reportedly began after Defense Minister Rustem Umerov on Aug. 30 visited Washington and presented senior officials with a list of high-value targets in Russia that Ukraine wants to hit with Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS).

Russia mulls ‘various responses’ if West aids Ukraine with long-range strikes, Putin saysThe Russian Defense Ministry is considering “various options” as a response if Ukraine launches long-range strikes against Russia with Western support, Russian President Vladimir Putin told state media in an interview published on Oct. 27.The Kyiv IndependentMartin Fornusek

In the coming days, Ukraine plans to launch its first long-range attacks with ATACMS missiles with a range of up to 306 km. The United States has authorized the use of weapons for strikes on russian territory.

Ukraine plans to conduct its first long-range attacks with US long-range missiles in the coming days, without disclosing details due to operational security concerns. This was reported by sources Reuters, writes UNN.

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According to sources, Ukraine will soon launch its first deep strikes using ATACMS missiles, which have a range of up to 306 km.

While some US officials have expressed skepticism that allowing long-range strikes will change the overall trajectory of the war, the decision could help Ukraine at a time when russian forces are making gains and possibly put Kyiv in a better bargaining position when and if ceasefire talks do take place.

It is unclear whether Trump will reverse Biden's decision when he takes office. Trump has long criticized the extent of US financial and military aid to Ukraine and promised to end the war quickly, without explaining how.

However, some Republicans in Congress have called on Biden to ease the rules for Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided weapons.

russia has warned that it will consider the easing of restrictions on Ukraine's use of American weapons as a serious escalation.

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According to The New York Times, US President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike russian territory.

According to U.S. officials, the weapons are likely to be used initially against russian and North Korean troops to protect Ukrainian forces in the kursk region of western russia.

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Editor's note: The article was updated with the latest statement by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Ukrainian air defenses shot down 102 of the 120 missiles and 42 of the 90 drones launched by Russia overnight on Nov. 17, the Air Force reported.

Russian forces launched one of the heaviest aerial strikes against the country throughout the full-scale war, primarily targeting the energy grid.

During the attack, Russia deployed seven Tu-160, 16 Tu-95MS, and two Tu-22M3 bomber planes, five Su-34 fighter-bombers, four Su-27 fighter jets, 10 MiG-31K Kinzhal missile carriers, and four naval missile carriers, according to the Air Force.

Russia reportedly attacked Ukraine with a hypersonic 3M22 Zirkon missile, eight air-launched Kinzhal missiles, 101 Kh-101 and Kalibr cruise missiles, one Iskander-M ballistic missile, four Kh-22/31P missiles, five Kh-59/69 aerial guided missiles, and 90 drones.

The country's air defenses shot down the Zirkon missile, seven Kinzhal missiles, 85 Kh-101 and Kalibr missiles, and all the Kh-22/31P and Kh-59/69 missiles, as well as 42 drones, according to the Air Force.

Forty-one drones were lost across Ukraine thanks to "active countermeasures," while two flew back to Russia and occupied territories, according to the statement.

Air defenses were active nearly all of Ukraine's regions: the Kyiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, Odesa, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Khmelnytskyi, Ternopil, Ivano-Frankivsk, Rivne, Volyn and Lviv oblasts.

"We are grateful to our air defense forces involved in the attack, our aviation – F-16, Sukhoi, and MiG pilots – mobile fire groups, electronic warfare units, everybody worked in an organized manner," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets shot down close to 10 aerial targets on Nov. 17, the president added.

At least seven civilians were killed and at least 19 injured across multiple regions, according to preliminary data.

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On November 18, power supply restrictions are introduced in Ukraine due to damage to power facilities. From 6:00 to 22:00, two rounds of blackouts will be in effect simultaneously.

On November 18, all regions will be forced to apply consumption restrictions. This was reported by Ukrenergo, UNN writes.

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It is reported that from 6:00 to 22:00 there will be two simultaneous outages

The reason for the temporary return of restrictions is the damage to power facilities during today's massive missile and drone attack

– Ukrenergo said.

They added that power engineers are working to eliminate the consequences of the accident to return the equipment damaged by the enemy to operation as soon as possible.

The exact schedules of outages can be found on the website and official pages of your distribution system operator.

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Overnight, russia launched a massive attack on electricity generation and transmission facilities across Ukraine.

During the attack, russia shelled DTEK's thermal power plants, severely damaging equipment. According to the IAEA, after massive missile strikes by Russia, Ukrainian NPPs reduced electricity production due to damage to substations.

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