Newsletter 12/11/2024
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Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih leaves 40 residential buildings damaged
As a result of a Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih on November 11, as many as 40 residential buildings were damaged, with 170 complaints received from affected residents.
In Kryvyi Rih, the bodies of three children were recovered from the rubble of a house destroyed by yesterday's Russian attack. Local media 'Svoi' reports that the attack claimed the lives of a family: mother Olena and her three children — 10-year-old Kyrylo, 2-year-old Demyd, and 2-month-old Ulyana. The only survivor was the father, Maksym.
Photo: 'Svoi'
Russian authorities report Ukrainian drone attacking oil depot in Belgorod region
Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov stated that the Ukrainian UAV targeted an oil depot near the city of Stary Oskol, and one of the tanks caught fire as a result of the explosion.
Identification of 75 people killed by Russians continues in Kharkiv region
In Kharkiv region, 75 victims of Russia's armed aggression remain unidentified, most of whom are from a mass burial site in the Izium forest.
"At the moment, we have information on 75 murdered individuals who have not been identified. Most of these people are from the mass burial site. I would like to remind you that we exhumed 448 bodies there, which were simply thrown into the ground and buried without coffins, without any bags… This is an enormous number. The identification process is quite complicated — not just for Kharkiv or Ukrainian police in general, but it is also complex and time-consuming worldwide," stated Serhii Bolvinov, Head of the Investigation Department of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Kharkiv region.
According to him, out of the total 75, as many as 52 are specifically from the Izium burial site.
Rheinmetall, ICEYE provide Ukraine with satellite imagery support
German defense company Rheinmetall and satellite company ICEYE have reported initial successes in their joint effort to support Ukraine with satellite imagery. This collaboration, which began in September 2024, is aimed at enhancing Ukraine's intelligence capabilities.
War
Ukrainian forces destroy 28 pieces of enemy equipment, over 100 soldiers in Kursk region within two days
Soldiers with the 95th Air Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces destroyed 28 pieces of equipment and more than 100 invaders in Russia's Kursk region during two days of assaults.
The border guards destroyed the enemy BTR-70
Russians attack Kharkiv with new Molniya drone, one civilian injured
On November 12, the Russian forces launched two attacks on Kharkiv using a new strike Molniya UAV. A civilian woman was injured in the attacks.
Ukrainian forces shoot down 46 Russian UAVs overnight
Frontline update: 185 combat engagements, Russians intensifying activity in Vremivka sector
Nearly 700 volunteers apply to join Ukrainian Legion – MoD
Russian forces may have struck Kurakhivske Reservoir dam to aid offensive – ISW
Russian forces may have targeted the dam of the Kurakhove Reservoir to cause significant and long-lasting flooding to the west, potentially facilitating efforts to encircle the Ukrainian forces north and south of Kurakhove.
Politics
Trump not to let Putin "roll through" Ukraine – Pompeo
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will adopt a tougher stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine once he takes office, a shift from his campaign rhetoric.
Zelensky enacts NSDC decision on sanctions against several individuals, companies
According to Decree No. 761/2024 "On the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine dated November 12, 2024 'On the application and lifting of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions)'," Zelensky enacted the NSDC's decision on the introduction of sanctions against 15 individuals for ten years, including a Russian citizen, the so-called governor of Russian-occupied Sevastopol, Mikhail Rozvozhaev, collaborator Vladimir Nemtsev, and others.
The same decree enacted the NSDC's decision on the introduction of sanctions for ten years against 39 companies.
At the same time, according to Decree No. 762/2024, the head of state put into effect the NSDC's decision to sanction 63 enterprises for ten years, including Russian airlines, airports, oil and gas companies, and others.
Possible shift in U.S. position on Ukraine set to mobilize, strengthen Europe – French expert
New German government may strengthen support for Ukraine – ex-Bundeswehr general
Ukraine, Finland sign EUR 50M loan agreement for reconstruction projects