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⚡️ Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 5, injure 38 (kyivindependent.com/russian-atta...) over past day.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported intercepting 104 of the 122 drones launched by Russia overnight. Russia also launched two ballistic missiles from occupied Crimea.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported intercepting 104 of the 122 drones launched by Russia overnight. Russia also launched two ballistic missiles from occupied Crimea.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 5, injure 38 over past day
The Ukrainian Air Force reported intercepting 104 of the 122 drones launched by Russia overnight. Russia also launched two ballistic missiles from occupied Crimea.
kyivindependent.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
⚡️ Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 5, injure 38 (kyivindependent.com/russian-atta...) over past day.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported intercepting 104 of the 122 drones launched by Russia overnight. Russia also launched two ballistic missiles from occupied Crimea.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported intercepting 104 of the 122 drones launched by Russia overnight. Russia also launched two ballistic missiles from occupied Crimea.
⚡️Update: 2 killed, 38 injured in Russia's mass attack on Kyiv as rescue operations end.
A child was among the victims injured in the capital by Russia's overnight mass missile and drone attack, Ukraine's State Emergency Service reported after rescue operations concluded on Nov. 29.
A child was among the victims injured in the capital by Russia's overnight mass missile and drone attack, Ukraine's State Emergency Service reported after rescue operations concluded on Nov. 29.
'Half of Kyiv without electricity' — 2 killed, 38 injured in 'serious' Russian attack on capital
Ukraine's Air Force said Russia launched 596 Shahed-type attack and decoy drones and 36 missiles of various types overnight.
kyivindependent.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
⚡️Update: 2 killed, 38 injured in Russia's mass attack on Kyiv as rescue operations end.
A child was among the victims injured in the capital by Russia's overnight mass missile and drone attack, Ukraine's State Emergency Service reported after rescue operations concluded on Nov. 29.
A child was among the victims injured in the capital by Russia's overnight mass missile and drone attack, Ukraine's State Emergency Service reported after rescue operations concluded on Nov. 29.
⚡️ Ukraine, Norway to jointly produce drones starting in 2026.
While Ukraine will share its experience and innovations, Norway will provide a "strong production base, as well as research and development cooperation with leading Norwegian institutions," Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
While Ukraine will share its experience and innovations, Norway will provide a "strong production base, as well as research and development cooperation with leading Norwegian institutions," Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Ukraine, Norway to jointly produce drones starting in 2026
While Ukraine will share its experience and innovations, Norway will provide a "strong production base, as well as research and development cooperation with leading Norwegian institutions," Defense Mi...
kyivindependent.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
⚡️ Ukraine, Norway to jointly produce drones starting in 2026.
While Ukraine will share its experience and innovations, Norway will provide a "strong production base, as well as research and development cooperation with leading Norwegian institutions," Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
While Ukraine will share its experience and innovations, Norway will provide a "strong production base, as well as research and development cooperation with leading Norwegian institutions," Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
⚡️Russia declares (kyivindependent.com/russia-decla...) Human Rights Watch an 'undesirable organization'.
Russia’s Ministry of Justice designated Human Rights Watch an “undesirable organization” on Nov. 28, effectively banning the group from operating in the country.
Russia’s Ministry of Justice designated Human Rights Watch an “undesirable organization” on Nov. 28, effectively banning the group from operating in the country.
Russia declares Human Rights Watch an 'undesirable organization'
Russia’s Ministry of Justice has designated Human Rights Watch an “undesirable organization,” effectively banning the group from operating in the country, on Nov. 28.
kyivindependent.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
⚡️Russia declares (kyivindependent.com/russia-decla...) Human Rights Watch an 'undesirable organization'.
Russia’s Ministry of Justice designated Human Rights Watch an “undesirable organization” on Nov. 28, effectively banning the group from operating in the country.
Russia’s Ministry of Justice designated Human Rights Watch an “undesirable organization” on Nov. 28, effectively banning the group from operating in the country.
⚡️ Drone attack forces oil terminal (kyivindependent.com/drone-strike...) in Russia's Novorossiysk to halt all loading operations.
The attack seriously damaged the mooring point two (SMP-2), prompting port authorities to halt all loading operations and order tankers out of the water area.
The attack seriously damaged the mooring point two (SMP-2), prompting port authorities to halt all loading operations and order tankers out of the water area.
Drone attack forces oil terminal in Russia's Novorossiysk to halt all loading operations
The attack seriously damaged the mooring point two (SMP-2), prompting port authorities to halt all loading operations and order tankers out of the water area.
kyivindependent.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
⚡️ Drone attack forces oil terminal (kyivindependent.com/drone-strike...) in Russia's Novorossiysk to halt all loading operations.
The attack seriously damaged the mooring point two (SMP-2), prompting port authorities to halt all loading operations and order tankers out of the water area.
The attack seriously damaged the mooring point two (SMP-2), prompting port authorities to halt all loading operations and order tankers out of the water area.
⚡️Update: Turkey issues statement following Ukrainian strikes on Russian shadow fleet tankers.
"We are maintaining our contacts with the relevant parties to prevent the spread and further escalation of the war across the Black Sea," the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
"We are maintaining our contacts with the relevant parties to prevent the spread and further escalation of the war across the Black Sea," the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
'Successful' Ukrainian naval drone strike disables 2 Russian shadow fleet tankers, source says
The operation targeted ships that, according to the source, could have transported nearly $70 million worth of oil and helped Moscow bypass international sanctions.
kyivindependent.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
⚡️Update: Turkey issues statement following Ukrainian strikes on Russian shadow fleet tankers.
"We are maintaining our contacts with the relevant parties to prevent the spread and further escalation of the war across the Black Sea," the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
"We are maintaining our contacts with the relevant parties to prevent the spread and further escalation of the war across the Black Sea," the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
⚡️ Ukrainian naval drones behind 'successful' strike on 2 Russian shadow fleet tankers, source says.
The operation targeted ships that, according to the source, could have transported nearly $70 million worth of oil and helped Moscow bypass international sanctions.
The operation targeted ships that, according to the source, could have transported nearly $70 million worth of oil and helped Moscow bypass international sanctions.
'Successful' Ukrainian naval drone strike disables 2 Russian shadow fleet tankers, source says
The operation targeted ships that, according to the source, could have transported nearly $70 million worth of oil and helped Moscow bypass international sanctions.
kyivindependent.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
⚡️ Ukrainian naval drones behind 'successful' strike on 2 Russian shadow fleet tankers, source says.
The operation targeted ships that, according to the source, could have transported nearly $70 million worth of oil and helped Moscow bypass international sanctions.
The operation targeted ships that, according to the source, could have transported nearly $70 million worth of oil and helped Moscow bypass international sanctions.
⚡️ After Zelensky's top aide resigns, ex-army chief Zaluzhnyi (kyivindependent.com/after-zelens...) signals need for 'political change' post-war.
The comments come as Zelensky grapples with one of the most politically turbulent moments of his presidency.
The comments come as Zelensky grapples with one of the most politically turbulent moments of his presidency.
After Zelensky's top aide resigns, ex-army chief Zaluzhnyi signals need for 'political change' post-war
The comments come as Zelensky grapples with one of the most politically turbulent moments of his presidency.
kyivindependent.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
⚡️ After Zelensky's top aide resigns, ex-army chief Zaluzhnyi (kyivindependent.com/after-zelens...) signals need for 'political change' post-war.
The comments come as Zelensky grapples with one of the most politically turbulent moments of his presidency.
The comments come as Zelensky grapples with one of the most politically turbulent moments of his presidency.
⚡️ 'Time to update' Ukraine's defense documents, Zelensky says after meeting (kyivindependent.com/time-to-upda...) top military, intelligence officials.
"The course of military operations has demonstrated what should become the new priorities," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
"The course of military operations has demonstrated what should become the new priorities," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
'Time to update' Ukraine's defense documents, Zelensky says after meeting top military, intelligence officials
"The course of military operations has demonstrated what should become the new priorities," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
kyivindependent.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
⚡️ 'Time to update' Ukraine's defense documents, Zelensky says after meeting (kyivindependent.com/time-to-upda...) top military, intelligence officials.
"The course of military operations has demonstrated what should become the new priorities," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
"The course of military operations has demonstrated what should become the new priorities," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
⚡️Americans showing 'constructive approach' in peace talks, Zelensky says as Ukrainian delegates arrive in US.
Ukrainian officials will reportedly meet with Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Florida on Nov. 30. Zelensky said a final agreement could be ready "in the coming days."
Ukrainian officials will reportedly meet with Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Florida on Nov. 30. Zelensky said a final agreement could be ready "in the coming days."
Americans showing 'constructive approach' in peace talks, Zelensky says as Ukrainian delegates arrive in US
Ukrainian officials will meet with Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Florida on Nov. 30. Zelensky said a final agreement could be ready "in the coming days."
kyivindependent.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
⚡️Americans showing 'constructive approach' in peace talks, Zelensky says as Ukrainian delegates arrive in US.
Ukrainian officials will reportedly meet with Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Florida on Nov. 30. Zelensky said a final agreement could be ready "in the coming days."
Ukrainian officials will reportedly meet with Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Florida on Nov. 30. Zelensky said a final agreement could be ready "in the coming days."
This cat was evacuated from the area near Kostiantynivka. Fighters carried it on themselves for more than 10 km as they withdrew from their positions.
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
This cat was evacuated from the area near Kostiantynivka. Fighters carried it on themselves for more than 10 km as they withdrew from their positions.
Moldovan authorities reported that Russian drones entered the country’s airspace, creating a threat to aviation. This is the third such incident in the past nine days, Reuters notes.
Another violation occurred the previous night during a massive Russian attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities.
Another violation occurred the previous night during a massive Russian attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities.
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Moldovan authorities reported that Russian drones entered the country’s airspace, creating a threat to aviation. This is the third such incident in the past nine days, Reuters notes.
Another violation occurred the previous night during a massive Russian attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities.
Another violation occurred the previous night during a massive Russian attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities.
Orbán said that Ukraine should become a “buffer state” and that Russia should “keep” the territories it has occupied.
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Orbán said that Ukraine should become a “buffer state” and that Russia should “keep” the territories it has occupied.
<<bilateral meeting with Orbán scheduled for Thursday in Budapest. However, his office has revised the plans.
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
<<bilateral meeting with Orbán scheduled for Thursday in Budapest. However, his office has revised the plans.
Polish President Nawrocki has canceled his planned meeting with Viktor Orbán following the Hungarian prime minister’s visit to Putin.
Nawrocki was set to begin his visit to Hungary on Wednesday for the Visegrad Group summit, with a >>
Nawrocki was set to begin his visit to Hungary on Wednesday for the Visegrad Group summit, with a >>
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Polish President Nawrocki has canceled his planned meeting with Viktor Orbán following the Hungarian prime minister’s visit to Putin.
Nawrocki was set to begin his visit to Hungary on Wednesday for the Visegrad Group summit, with a >>
Nawrocki was set to begin his visit to Hungary on Wednesday for the Visegrad Group summit, with a >>
In a country where missiles and drones have halted civilian flights, train chief Pavlo Vynarchyk and thousands of railway “iron workers” keep Ukraine moving under Russian bombings, evacuating families and sustaining the nation’s lifeline.
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
In a country where missiles and drones have halted civilian flights, train chief Pavlo Vynarchyk and thousands of railway “iron workers” keep Ukraine moving under Russian bombings, evacuating families and sustaining the nation’s lifeline.
<<Washington imposed restrictions on Rosneft and Lukoil, placing more than 30 of their divisions on the sanctions list. Within two days, the market value of both companies dropped by $5.2 billion.
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
<<Washington imposed restrictions on Rosneft and Lukoil, placing more than 30 of their divisions on the sanctions list. Within two days, the market value of both companies dropped by $5.2 billion.
<<export earnings. The company also reported higher spending on “anti-terrorism security,” without explaining the term.
Reuters notes that Western companies such as Shell and TotalEnergies also saw profits fall due to lower oil prices.
US sanctions are adding further pressure. In October, >>
Reuters notes that Western companies such as Shell and TotalEnergies also saw profits fall due to lower oil prices.
US sanctions are adding further pressure. In October, >>
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
<<export earnings. The company also reported higher spending on “anti-terrorism security,” without explaining the term.
Reuters notes that Western companies such as Shell and TotalEnergies also saw profits fall due to lower oil prices.
US sanctions are adding further pressure. In October, >>
Reuters notes that Western companies such as Shell and TotalEnergies also saw profits fall due to lower oil prices.
US sanctions are adding further pressure. In October, >>
Rosneft’s net profit for January–September fell by 70% to $3.57 billion, according to the company’s report. Revenue dropped by almost 18%.
Rosneft said the decline was driven by the Central Bank’s high key rate, lower oil prices, and the stronger ruble, which reduced ruble-denominated >>
Rosneft said the decline was driven by the Central Bank’s high key rate, lower oil prices, and the stronger ruble, which reduced ruble-denominated >>
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Rosneft’s net profit for January–September fell by 70% to $3.57 billion, according to the company’s report. Revenue dropped by almost 18%.
Rosneft said the decline was driven by the Central Bank’s high key rate, lower oil prices, and the stronger ruble, which reduced ruble-denominated >>
Rosneft said the decline was driven by the Central Bank’s high key rate, lower oil prices, and the stronger ruble, which reduced ruble-denominated >>
Ukraine’s Iron People: The Railway Crews Who Don’t Stop, Even Under Russian Fire (united24media.com/life-in-ukra...)
Ukraine’s Iron People: The Railway Crews Who Don’t Stop, Even Under Russian Fire
Explore how Ukraine's railway has transformed into a vital lifeline during wartime, ensuring transport and humanitarian support amid ongoing challenges.
united24media.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Ukraine’s Iron People: The Railway Crews Who Don’t Stop, Even Under Russian Fire (united24media.com/life-in-ukra...)
<<carrying ammunition to the front on foot. They are almost always spotted and destroyed by Ukrainian drones, Komok said.
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
<<carrying ammunition to the front on foot. They are almost always spotted and destroyed by Ukrainian drones, Komok said.
<< having been told that “allies” were ahead. Others, Zhmailo said, are pushed forward only to scavenge weapons and gear from the dead and pass them to the next assault wave.
Russia also uses so-called “camels”—unarmed troops >>
Russia also uses so-called “camels”—unarmed troops >>
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
<< having been told that “allies” were ahead. Others, Zhmailo said, are pushed forward only to scavenge weapons and gear from the dead and pass them to the next assault wave.
Russia also uses so-called “camels”—unarmed troops >>
Russia also uses so-called “camels”—unarmed troops >>
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He added that sending soldiers without protection may also serve as punishment for disobedience. Commanders deliberately “zero out” personnel by exposing them to Ukrainian drones.
Komok noted that many captured Russians likely did not even know they were heading toward Ukrainian positions, >>
He added that sending soldiers without protection may also serve as punishment for disobedience. Commanders deliberately “zero out” personnel by exposing them to Ukrainian drones.
Komok noted that many captured Russians likely did not even know they were heading toward Ukrainian positions, >>
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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He added that sending soldiers without protection may also serve as punishment for disobedience. Commanders deliberately “zero out” personnel by exposing them to Ukrainian drones.
Komok noted that many captured Russians likely did not even know they were heading toward Ukrainian positions, >>
He added that sending soldiers without protection may also serve as punishment for disobedience. Commanders deliberately “zero out” personnel by exposing them to Ukrainian drones.
Komok noted that many captured Russians likely did not even know they were heading toward Ukrainian positions, >>
<<even minimal equipment.
Zhmailo, executive director of the Ukrainian Center for Security and Cooperation, said this reflects Russia’s enormous losses and shortages. According to him, commanders view most assault troops as expendable: they receive low-quality gear or none at all. >>
Zhmailo, executive director of the Ukrainian Center for Security and Cooperation, said this reflects Russia’s enormous losses and shortages. According to him, commanders view most assault troops as expendable: they receive low-quality gear or none at all. >>
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
<<even minimal equipment.
Zhmailo, executive director of the Ukrainian Center for Security and Cooperation, said this reflects Russia’s enormous losses and shortages. According to him, commanders view most assault troops as expendable: they receive low-quality gear or none at all. >>
Zhmailo, executive director of the Ukrainian Center for Security and Cooperation, said this reflects Russia’s enormous losses and shortages. According to him, commanders view most assault troops as expendable: they receive low-quality gear or none at all. >>