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🔥 Next up: The Saratov Oil Refinery has completely halted operations after drone strikes, Reuters reports.
According to the agency’s sources, the refinery controlled by Rosneft may remain shut down until the end of the month.
Sources suggest that the strikes >>
🔥 Next up: The Saratov Oil Refinery has completely halted operations after drone strikes, Reuters reports.
According to the agency’s sources, the refinery controlled by Rosneft may remain shut down until the end of the month.
Sources suggest that the strikes >>
November 15, 2025 at 12:14 PM
[repeated, but great photo]
🔥 Next up: The Saratov Oil Refinery has completely halted operations after drone strikes, Reuters reports.
According to the agency’s sources, the refinery controlled by Rosneft may remain shut down until the end of the month.
Sources suggest that the strikes >>
🔥 Next up: The Saratov Oil Refinery has completely halted operations after drone strikes, Reuters reports.
According to the agency’s sources, the refinery controlled by Rosneft may remain shut down until the end of the month.
Sources suggest that the strikes >>
Russian forces conducted a series of drone and missile strikes against Ukraine on the night of November 13 and 14 that largely targeted Ukrainian civilian areas.
November 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Russian forces conducted a series of drone and missile strikes against Ukraine on the night of November 13 and 14 that largely targeted Ukrainian civilian areas.
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
The Russian military command appears to be prioritizing the seizure of Pokrovsk over efforts to close the wider Ukrainian pocket in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad area.
Key Takeaways Thread
The Russian military command appears to be prioritizing the seizure of Pokrovsk over efforts to close the wider Ukrainian pocket in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad area.
November 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
The Russian military command appears to be prioritizing the seizure of Pokrovsk over efforts to close the wider Ukrainian pocket in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad area.
Key Takeaways Thread
The Russian military command appears to be prioritizing the seizure of Pokrovsk over efforts to close the wider Ukrainian pocket in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad area.
<< [also, Ukrainian language is banned and books burned and removed from public life. Private homes and apartments of Ukrainian people who fled are seized by Russian authorities; damage to hospitals, water/electricity and blockade of aid prevents access to basic necessities]
November 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM
<< [also, Ukrainian language is banned and books burned and removed from public life. Private homes and apartments of Ukrainian people who fled are seized by Russian authorities; damage to hospitals, water/electricity and blockade of aid prevents access to basic necessities]
When Russian forces seize a Ukrainian city, life changes overnight. The streets fill with Russian soldiers, homes are searched, and neighbors vanish into “filtration” camps. What was once a city becomes a cage, its people living under an occupation that tries to erase who they are. >>
November 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM
When Russian forces seize a Ukrainian city, life changes overnight. The streets fill with Russian soldiers, homes are searched, and neighbors vanish into “filtration” camps. What was once a city becomes a cage, its people living under an occupation that tries to erase who they are. >>
Russian forces continue to advance in the Pokrovsk direction as Ukrainian forces continue counterattacks.
November 14, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Russian forces continue to advance in the Pokrovsk direction as Ukrainian forces continue counterattacks.
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways
Russian forces continue to advance and to intensify offensive operations in the Hulyaipole and Velykomykhailivka directions, exploiting the effects of battlefield air interdiction (BAI) and poor weather that hampers Ukrainian drone observation.
Key Takeaways
Russian forces continue to advance and to intensify offensive operations in the Hulyaipole and Velykomykhailivka directions, exploiting the effects of battlefield air interdiction (BAI) and poor weather that hampers Ukrainian drone observation.
November 14, 2025 at 8:44 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways
Russian forces continue to advance and to intensify offensive operations in the Hulyaipole and Velykomykhailivka directions, exploiting the effects of battlefield air interdiction (BAI) and poor weather that hampers Ukrainian drone observation.
Key Takeaways
Russian forces continue to advance and to intensify offensive operations in the Hulyaipole and Velykomykhailivka directions, exploiting the effects of battlefield air interdiction (BAI) and poor weather that hampers Ukrainian drone observation.
The Kremlin is conducting multiple information operations against the Baltic states as it did to justify the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, likely as part of Phase Zero conditions-setting for a possible attack on the Baltic states at some point in the future. ISW is not currently >>
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 AM
The Kremlin is conducting multiple information operations against the Baltic states as it did to justify the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, likely as part of Phase Zero conditions-setting for a possible attack on the Baltic states at some point in the future. ISW is not currently >>
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
The situation in the Hulyaipole direction is deteriorating, although Russian forces will probably spend considerable time setting conditions for efforts to seize the settlement.
Key Takeaways Thread
The situation in the Hulyaipole direction is deteriorating, although Russian forces will probably spend considerable time setting conditions for efforts to seize the settlement.
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
The situation in the Hulyaipole direction is deteriorating, although Russian forces will probably spend considerable time setting conditions for efforts to seize the settlement.
Key Takeaways Thread
The situation in the Hulyaipole direction is deteriorating, although Russian forces will probably spend considerable time setting conditions for efforts to seize the settlement.
Ukrainian forces destroyed a North Korean Type 75 multiple launch rocket system (MLRS (www.kyivpost.com/post/64034)) used by Russian troops in the Pokrovsk sector (Donetsk region).
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Ukrainian forces destroyed a North Korean Type 75 multiple launch rocket system (MLRS (www.kyivpost.com/post/64034)) used by Russian troops in the Pokrovsk sector (Donetsk region).
Fallen Kherson farmer Oleksandr Hordiienko has been posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine.
After the liberation of the right bank of the Kherson region, Oleksandr personally demined hundreds of hectares of farmland. Later, to keep agricultural >>
After the liberation of the right bank of the Kherson region, Oleksandr personally demined hundreds of hectares of farmland. Later, to keep agricultural >>
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Fallen Kherson farmer Oleksandr Hordiienko has been posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine.
After the liberation of the right bank of the Kherson region, Oleksandr personally demined hundreds of hectares of farmland. Later, to keep agricultural >>
After the liberation of the right bank of the Kherson region, Oleksandr personally demined hundreds of hectares of farmland. Later, to keep agricultural >>
A Dutch charity has donated a Yak-52 aircraft to Ukraine for use in countering drones.
The plane was delivered to Ukraine at the end of October and was purchased in the United Kingdom by the Protect Ukraine foundation.
According to Militarnyi, Yak-52 pilots can intercept drones >>
The plane was delivered to Ukraine at the end of October and was purchased in the United Kingdom by the Protect Ukraine foundation.
According to Militarnyi, Yak-52 pilots can intercept drones >>
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
A Dutch charity has donated a Yak-52 aircraft to Ukraine for use in countering drones.
The plane was delivered to Ukraine at the end of October and was purchased in the United Kingdom by the Protect Ukraine foundation.
According to Militarnyi, Yak-52 pilots can intercept drones >>
The plane was delivered to Ukraine at the end of October and was purchased in the United Kingdom by the Protect Ukraine foundation.
According to Militarnyi, Yak-52 pilots can intercept drones >>
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusyshyn (Aonishiki) has set a world record in professional sumo.
He achieved the title of sekiwake, the third-highest rank in the sport. Yavhusyshyn reached this level in just 13 tournaments—a historic achievement since the >>
He achieved the title of sekiwake, the third-highest rank in the sport. Yavhusyshyn reached this level in just 13 tournaments—a historic achievement since the >>
November 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusyshyn (Aonishiki) has set a world record in professional sumo.
He achieved the title of sekiwake, the third-highest rank in the sport. Yavhusyshyn reached this level in just 13 tournaments—a historic achievement since the >>
He achieved the title of sekiwake, the third-highest rank in the sport. Yavhusyshyn reached this level in just 13 tournaments—a historic achievement since the >>
An unidentified explosive detonated inside a hospital in Zaporizhzhia.
A man was injured as a result of the blast. Emergency services are working at the scene, and the circumstances of the incident are being investigated.
A man was injured as a result of the blast. Emergency services are working at the scene, and the circumstances of the incident are being investigated.
November 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
An unidentified explosive detonated inside a hospital in Zaporizhzhia.
A man was injured as a result of the blast. Emergency services are working at the scene, and the circumstances of the incident are being investigated.
A man was injured as a result of the blast. Emergency services are working at the scene, and the circumstances of the incident are being investigated.
In the Kharkiv region, near the village of Bolohivka, Russian forces have once again crossed the state border, according to Nemichev, founder of the KRAKEN unit.
“There’s a so-called ‘buffer zone’ along parts of the border — about five kilometers wide — where neither our troops nor >>
“There’s a so-called ‘buffer zone’ along parts of the border — about five kilometers wide — where neither our troops nor >>
November 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
In the Kharkiv region, near the village of Bolohivka, Russian forces have once again crossed the state border, according to Nemichev, founder of the KRAKEN unit.
“There’s a so-called ‘buffer zone’ along parts of the border — about five kilometers wide — where neither our troops nor >>
“There’s a so-called ‘buffer zone’ along parts of the border — about five kilometers wide — where neither our troops nor >>
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
In the Zaporizhzhia oblast, analysts from the DeepState project have observed a significant expansion of the gray zone along the Solodke–Novomykolayivka–Rivnopillia–Nove–Novouspenivske line.
They reported that the enemy’s numerical advantage is >>
In the Zaporizhzhia oblast, analysts from the DeepState project have observed a significant expansion of the gray zone along the Solodke–Novomykolayivka–Rivnopillia–Nove–Novouspenivske line.
They reported that the enemy’s numerical advantage is >>
November 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
In the Zaporizhzhia oblast, analysts from the DeepState project have observed a significant expansion of the gray zone along the Solodke–Novomykolayivka–Rivnopillia–Nove–Novouspenivske line.
They reported that the enemy’s numerical advantage is >>
In the Zaporizhzhia oblast, analysts from the DeepState project have observed a significant expansion of the gray zone along the Solodke–Novomykolayivka–Rivnopillia–Nove–Novouspenivske line.
They reported that the enemy’s numerical advantage is >>
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways
The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad area remains difficult as Ukrainian forces fight to hold the shoulders of the pocket and Russian forces continue to advance in the area.
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Key Takeaways
The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad area remains difficult as Ukrainian forces fight to hold the shoulders of the pocket and Russian forces continue to advance in the area.
>>
November 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways
The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad area remains difficult as Ukrainian forces fight to hold the shoulders of the pocket and Russian forces continue to advance in the area.
>>
Key Takeaways
The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad area remains difficult as Ukrainian forces fight to hold the shoulders of the pocket and Russian forces continue to advance in the area.
>>
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
The Khmelnytskyi and Rivne nuclear power plants were forced to reduce electricity generation after strikes on a substation vital to nuclear safety, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said.
The Khmelnytskyi and Rivne nuclear power plants were forced to reduce electricity generation after strikes on a substation vital to nuclear safety, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said.
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
The Khmelnytskyi and Rivne nuclear power plants were forced to reduce electricity generation after strikes on a substation vital to nuclear safety, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said.
The Khmelnytskyi and Rivne nuclear power plants were forced to reduce electricity generation after strikes on a substation vital to nuclear safety, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said.