Day: November 14, 2025

Ukraine news
as of Friday, November 14, 2025:Here are the latest developments in the war inUkraine
Key Updates
Massive Russian Attacks on Kyiv: Russia launched a major overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, killing at least six people and injuring dozens. The strikes damaged residential buildings and energy infrastructure, part of a campaign to make the winter “unbearable” for Ukrainian civilians.
Intense Fighting in the East: Ukraine faces “exhausting battles” as Russian forces press their advance into the eastern towns of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in the Donetsk region. Pokrovsk, a key stronghold and transport hub, is at risk of falling to Russian control.
Corruption Scandal in Ukraine: A significant corruption scandal has emerged involving alleged embezzlement in the state energy sector, leading to the resignations of top ministers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has condemned the corruption, which has prompted warnings from EU officials about its potential impact on future aid.
Ukraine Strikes Russian Territory: Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Saratov oil refinery, halting operations, and targeted a major oil terminal in the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, causing a temporary suspension of oil exports.
International Aid and Tensions: Germany has pledged to increase its military aid to Ukraine for next year to over €11.5 billion. Meanwhile, Russia issued a stark warning to NATO, stating it would respond with “all its capabilities” if the alliance decides to attack Russia, a claim NATO has dismissed as baseless.
In Detail
Military and Frontline Activity
Russia is intensifying combat in the Zaporizhia region near Orikhiv while continuing to use a high volume of cheap, effective glide bombs, with plans to produce 120,000 this year. Ukraine is attempting to counter this with mass production of its own domestically developed interceptor drones. Reports also indicate a significant drop in artillery shell shipments from North Korea to Russia in 2025.
International Relations
Romania summoned the Russian ambassador after a Russian drone allegedly violated its airspace earlier this week, presenting “tangible, ample and solid evidence” of the incursion. Azerbaijan also protested to Russia after an Iskander-type missile attack damaged its embassy building in Kyiv.
Humanitarian Impact
The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant civilian casualties. The recent attacks in Kyiv killed several people, and previous strikes this month have targeted energy infrastructure, causing widespread power outages as winter approaches. The U.S. Department of State continues to advise U.S. citizens not to travel to Ukraine due to the active armed conflict.
For the latest ongoing coverage, you can follow updates from sources like Al Jazeera, BBC News, or Reuters.
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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 14, 2025