Rivne is a western Ukrainian city and the administrative center of Rivne Oblast. It’s a transport and cultural hub with a history shaped by Soviet-era administration and modern Ukraine’s regional governance.
Overnight Russian strikes have damaged energy facilities across Ukraine, prompting emergency power cuts in Kyiv and surrounding regions. Officials report casualties, including a child, as authorities warn of a harsh winter and intensified fighting near Donbas. Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces have recaptured territory in the east and pledges continued resistance.