I will summarize: Ukraine has held well this year, and Russian offensive efforts proved lackluster, attaining incremental gains at considerable cost. But support remains essential, because the pressure has mounted in recent months, and this will prove a difficult winter.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Kyiv drone attack kills six, injures 36: Mayor Klitschko
The Russian nighttime attack killed six Kyiv residents and injured 36 people, with six of them in hospitals and five in serious condition, according to Kyiv Mayor Klitschko’s latest update. https://
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/14/rus
sia-launches-massive-air-attack-on-kyiv-killing-5-and-wounding-34-civilians-across-the-capital-children-and-pregnant-woman-among-the-injured/
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Ukrainian air defenders protect skies from Russian drones day and night
Both day & night, Ukrainian air defenders are protecting the skies from russian drones.
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) 14 novembre 2025
📹: 105th TDF Brigade pic.twitter.com/mY3zrjxtY6Both day & night, Ukrainian air defenders are protecting the skies from russian drones. : 105th TDF Brigade
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NABU Director Mum on Yermak’s Role in Mindich Case
NABU Director Krivonos Says He Can Neither Confirm Nor Deny Yermak’s Involvement in the Mindich Case https://
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Rescuer loses family in Russian drone strike on his apartment
Serhii Vlasenko, a rescuer from Kyiv, stands among the ruins of his apartment, which Russia destroyed last night. Serhii was on duty when a Russian drone hit the building where his family lived. Serhii’s mother, his wife with their 5-year-old son, and 8-month-old daughter were
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Manpower issues in Ukraine: corruption and desertions
Manpower remains one of Ukraine’s biggest challenges. Mobilization is hindered by corruption. Absenteeism erodes combat strength more than casualties, a growing problem. The approach to force management and generation is deeply flawed.
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Ukraine deploys cheap drone interceptors and advances (short)
Ukraine has made strides in deploying new types of inexpensive drone interceptors, with many demonstrating potential for large-scale deployment to air defense units. The tally of Russian OWA drones intercepted cheaply through these methods continues to rise. 35/
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Lack of reserves drives counterattack in Pokrovsk
A lack of reserves forces the AFU to adopt a firefighting approach. Counterattacking in Pokrovsk leaves few forces to stabilize the situation elsewhere, such as Zaporizhzhia. Therefore, Russian forces could make increased gains along that axis. 31/
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Russian advance accelerates, Ukrainian defenses around Huliapole faltering
Much of the Russian advance has taken place further southwest at the Zap-Dnipro-Donetsk border, and has accelerated in recent weeks. Ukrainian defenses around Huliapole look increasingly incohesive. This area appears to be a lower priority for Russia, and Ukraine. 30/
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Loss of city opens path to Donetsk borders but not quick capture
The city has operational value. Its loss opens the path for Russian forces to keep advancing towards Donetsk borders, and widen the axis of advance west of Kramatorsk. It does not open those cities to be quickly taken though and so the significance should not be overstated. 28/