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Ukrainian forces face an expanded front line and intensified Russian tactics, including small infiltration groups. Despite slow territorial gains, Ukraine is adapting its defenses and conducting targeted strikes. The conflict remains intense, with both sides suffering heavy losses, as Ukraine prepares for winter escalation.
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Ukraine was targeted by 65 Russian drones overnight, with most intercepted. A residential building in Sumy was hit, killing a family including pregnant mother and children. Energy infrastructure was also damaged, cutting power to thousands. Russia claims to have destroyed 81 Ukrainian drones, amid ongoing escalation.
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On October 17, 2025, President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, urging a peace deal with Russia and suggesting both sides accept current front lines. Trump hinted at providing Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles but emphasized avoiding escalation. Zelenskyy sought advanced weaponry, including Tomahawks, offering Ukrainian drones in exchange. Trump and Putin agreed to meet soon in Budapest to discuss peace.
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As of early November 2025, Ukrainian forces continue to defend the eastern city of Pokrovsk against a prolonged Russian offensive. Russia employs pincer movements aiming to encircle the city, but Ukraine denies full encirclement and reports ongoing counterattacks, including special forces operations. Meanwhile, Russia intensifies missile and drone strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, worsening civilian hardships ahead of winter.
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Ukrainian drone strikes have damaged key Russian oil infrastructure in Novorossiysk and Tuapse, causing fires, halting refinery operations, and moving tankers away. The attacks impact Russia's fuel exports amid ongoing conflict, with recent escalation since early November.
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Ukraine is engaged in ongoing negotiations with the U.S. over the potential sale of long-range Tomahawk missiles, which could significantly enhance Kyiv's ability to strike deep inside Russia. The Pentagon has assessed that stockpiles are sufficient, but President Trump remains cautious, citing escalation risks amid ongoing conflict and political debates.
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Russian forces continue to press their advance on Pokrovsk, a key Ukrainian city in Donetsk, with Russian claims of encirclement and Ukrainian officials denying it. The city remains contested, with ongoing heavy fighting and strategic importance for both sides. The situation is tense as Ukraine defends its last major stronghold in the region.
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Russian troops are intensifying efforts to capture key Ukrainian towns in Donetsk, including Pokrovsk and Kupiansk. Ukrainian forces report heavy fighting and infiltration, with Russian advances threatening supply routes and strategic positions. The battle for control continues amid significant casualties and shifting front lines.
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Ukraine launched a large missile and drone attack on a Russian-held drone base at Donetsk airport, which Russia has expanded into a drone launch site. The attack caused significant damage, with Ukrainian forces claiming over 90% of their drones reached targets. Russia continues to develop its drone capabilities amid ongoing conflict.
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As of November 20, 2025, Ukraine faces a major corruption scandal involving a $100 million kickback scheme centered on Energoatom, the state nuclear power company. The investigation implicates Tymur Mindich, a close associate of President Zelenskyy, who has fled the country. Justice and Energy Ministers resigned amid the probe, while Ukrainian authorities continue efforts to reassure Western allies and maintain energy sector stability during ongoing Russian attacks.
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Ukrainian forces are engaged in heavy fighting across multiple regions amid ongoing Russian missile and drone strikes. Kyiv reports advances and setbacks, while international efforts focus on sanctions and diplomacy. The conflict remains highly active as Ukraine seeks military and economic support today, Nov 20, 2025.
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Multiple Russian strikes hit Kyiv and surrounding areas today, injuring at least 11 people, damaging infrastructure, and causing fires. The attack coincides with EU warnings on corruption and aid continuation as Kyiv faces ongoing invasion pressures. The situation remains tense and ongoing.
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Ukraine is deploying advanced terrestrial and naval drones to counter Russian advances and improve battlefield resilience. Recent tests in Greece highlight NATO's push for indigenous drone technology amid ongoing conflict, while fog conditions in Ukraine challenge drone surveillance and Russian ground pushes in Pokrovsk intensify.
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Russian forces continue to push towards Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, employing encirclement tactics amid ongoing Ukrainian resistance. Moscow claims control of parts of the city, while Kyiv reports fighting and counterattacks. The situation remains fluid as peace negotiations and battlefield developments unfold.