#Ukraine War

ALEKSEEV Defends Vira Brezhneva: “It's Easier to Beat Together with a Stick, But You Need to Know the Person”

Culture 11/14/2026, 12:58

Ukrainian singer ALEKSEEV on the show «Ranko u velykom misti» commented on his duet with Vira Brezhneva, stated that he was not afraid of criticism, and spoke about her substantial but non-public charitable aid to Ukraine.

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Strike on the 'Heart' of Russian Oil Exports: Armed Forces of Ukraine Hit Urals Blending Station Near Samara and Lipetsk Airfield

Politics 11/14/2026, 12:56

In the early hours of November 13, the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a Urals blending station near Samara and the Lipetsk-2 airfield. According to the General Staff, oil tanks are burning at the facilities, and hangars and command posts have been damaged.

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"A Primitive Move": Zelenskyy Criticizes Russia's Idea for a Humanitarian Mission in Kostiantynivka

Politics 11/14/2026, 11:18

Zelenskyy called Russia's proposal for a humanitarian mission in Kostiantynivka a "primitive move," stating there are no civilians left in the city and Moscow's goal is occupation. Ukraine has explained its position to US negotiators.

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ISW: Truce in Kostiantynivka — Possible Russian Preparation for Druzhkivka Offensive

Politics 11/14/2026, 10:18

ISW believes that the Kremlin-proposed truce in Kostiantynivka under the pretext of civilian evacuation could serve as a cover for preparing a Russian offensive on Druzhkivka and the "Fortress Belt".

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Night Attack with 96 Drones: Ukrainian Air Defense Shoots Down 81 Targets, Hits Recorded at Eight Locations

Politics 11/14/2026, 08:34

On the night of November 14, Russia launched 96 attack drones against Ukraine, including 61 jet-powered ones. Air defense shot down 81 targets, with hits recorded at eight locations.

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EU to join Ukraine negotiations: bloc to send national security advisors from five countries

Politics 11/13/2026, 20:16

The EU will join the negotiations to end the war in Ukraine: the bloc will send national security advisors from Germany, France, Britain, Italy, and Poland to the new round. Political EU leaders for the talks have not yet been appointed.

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Military Rappers Tour, Gonya, Misha Pravylny, and Harry Schultz Release Track "Shcho dali?" Supported by "General Chereshnya"

Culture 11/13/2026, 19:52

Ukrainian military rappers Tour, Gonya, Misha Pravylny, and Harry Schultz have released the track "Shcho dali?" and a music video created in collaboration with drone manufacturer "General Chereshnya".

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Zaporizhzhia warns of potential temporary closures of bridges and the DniproHES dam

Incidents 11/13/2026, 19:19

Acting head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Mykhailo Semykin, has warned of possible temporary bridge and DniproHES dam closures due to security threats. Residents are urged to plan trips, use detours, and seek shelter during alarms.

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FT: Russian military death toll in Ukraine reaches 550,000 — 100,000 higher than Rosstat data

Politics 11/13/2026, 16:54

The Financial Times, citing hacked Rosstat data, estimates the Russian death toll in Ukraine at 550,000. The Economist previously gave a range of 374,000–770,000, while independent counts have confirmed the names of 285,881 dead.

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Kallas Urges Europe Not to Fall Into Russia's "Traps" in Ukraine Peace Talks

Politics 11/13/2026, 16:44

In Dublin, Kaja Kallas urged Europe not to yield to Russian demands and not to discuss security architecture before a ceasefire, while Zelenskyy confirmed Europe's participation in peace talks.

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Shostka loses power, water, and heating after shelling: infrastructure switched to backup power

Incidents 11/13/2026, 16:03

In Shostka, Sumy region, power, water, and heating were lost following Russian shelling: critical infrastructure has switched to backup power, water is supplied on a schedule, and 'Points of Invincibility' are open.

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Neptune Strikes Rostov: Three Russian Drone Production and Repair Facilities Hit in a Single Night

Incidents 11/13/2026, 15:08

On the night of November 13, Neptune missiles hit three targets in Rostov-on-Don: the Ionos plant, a drone warehouse, and the Aero-Hit service center. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a strike on the entire Russian drone logistics chain.

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"Imagine what that means for the AFU": Apostol warns of the danger of mass demobilization of experienced soldiers

Politics 11/13/2026, 14:34

Air Assault Forces Commander Oleh Apostol warned that demobilizing experienced soldiers during a full-scale war could weaken the combat capability of the AFU due to the inability to quickly replace trained personnel.

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Apostol: Russia will continue attempts to create a Starlink analogue but is lagging behind its own plans

Politics 11/13/2026, 11:49

DSHV Commander Oleh Apostol stated that Russia will continue attempts to build its own Starlink analogue, but due to technological difficulties, the project will take longer than planned in Moscow.

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"Very significantly slowed down": Air Assault Forces assess the pace of Russian advance at the front

Politics 11/13/2026, 10:22

Commander of the Air Assault Forces of the AFU Oleh Apostol stated that the Russian offensive has significantly slowed down due to heavy losses. According to him, capturing individual positions does not equal operational success.

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Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics damaged in Kyiv following nighttime drone attack: windows blown out, fire on the second floor

Incidents 11/13/2026, 10:06

The Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics in Kyiv was damaged after a nighttime drone attack: windows were blown out and a fire broke out on the second floor. Three patients were injured, with no medical staff wounded.

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Drones strike Samara oil depot: fifth attack on the facility since early October

Incidents 11/13/2026, 09:00

On the morning of November 13, drones attacked the Samara LPDS in the Samara region — the fifth strike on the facility since early October. The station blends the export-grade Urals and supplies the Russian army.

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Night Drone Attack on Odesa: One Dead, Several Injured, Strikes Also Hit Vinnytsia and Rivne

Incidents 11/13/2026, 08:36

On the morning of November 13, drones attacked Odesa: according to the Odesa RMA, one person was killed, people were injured, and a house and cars were damaged. Nighttime strikes also hit Vinnytsia and Rivne.

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