Russia launched one of its heaviest drone attacks on Kyiv in recent weeks, pounding residential districts, triggering fires and injuring civilians. Dozens of Iranian-origin Shahed drones were launched in waves through the night, overwhelming air defences and damaging homes, shops, and infrastructure across the capital.
While Kyiv was still counting the damage, Ukraine attempted a major strike of its own by targeting Russia’s strategic Novorossiysk oil terminal on the Black Sea.
The strikes reflect the widening asymmetry of the war. Ukraine’s ability to hit deep into Russian territory is shrinking, while Russia continues to advance on the frontlines and escalate pressure ahead of any potential negotiations.
As the battlefield tilts in Moscow’s favour, pressure for talks continues to build. 

Russia Pounds Kyiv With Deadly Drones as Lavrov Extends Tactical Olive Branch 

President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited troops near Ukraine's southeastern front, warning of the need to shore up the lines after losing ground in increasingly high-intensity battles far from Russia's offensive in the east.


Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky visits troops near Zaporizhzhia frontline 

An overnight Russian drone attack on Kyiv wounded nine people and damaged buildings across the city, a senior official in the Ukrainian capital said. 


Russia-Ukraine war: Explosions across Ukrainian capital, at least two injured 

Russia-Ukraine War: The frontline in eastern Ukraine deteriorates rapidly with Russian troops advancing into key Zaporizhzhia villages. Civilians face evacuation under fire while the G7 issues urgent calls to Moscow for an immediate ceasefire. 


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine's frontline towns brace as Russian pressure mounts

G7 begs Moscow to halt war, Russia advances, Ukrainians flee under fire 

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Ukraine would have to negotiate with Russia "sooner or later" and predicted that Kyiv's negotiating position would get worse by the day.
Moscow, whose forces are trying to take control of the city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, has accused Ukrainian officials of refusing to engage in peace talks. Kyiv says Moscow's terms to end the war are unacceptable and tantamount to asking it to surrender.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin says Ukraine will have to negotiate with Russia 'sooner or later' 

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian forces launched multiple drone strikes targeting the Kholodnohirskyi district in Kharkiv on November 12, 2025, damaging warehouses, residential buildings, and a transport company. At least five people were injured, with four hospitalized, and two residents rescued from blocked apartments.


Russia-Ukraine war: New US sanctions to hit Russia on Nov 21, sanctions aim to pressure Putin

Russian forces are storming Pokrovsk amid intense street fighting, as Ukrainian troops fall back under heavy artillery and airstrikes. the assault marks one of Moscow’s fiercest offensives in months, extending pressure across Donetsk and Zaporizhia. Military analysts say the renewed push could shift frontlines in eastern Ukraine, intensifying the war’s deadliest phase of 2025.

Russians Storm Into Pokrovsk in Full-Scale Assault 

Russia has announced it is ready to resume peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, marking what could be a pivotal moment in the four-year conflict. Moscow says the ball is now in Kyiv’s court, while Ukraine remains sceptical of Russia’s intentions. Host nation Turkey has offered its platform, and negotiations may cover prisoner exchanges, ceasefire terms and future diplomacy. What do these talks really mean for peace—and can they succeed where others failed?


 Russia Ready To Hold Peace Talks With Ukraine In Istanbul 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly deployed 150,000 troops toward Pokrovsk amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The move signals a major escalation in eastern Ukraine, with Ukrainian forces preparing to defend the region.


Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Unleashes 150,000 Troops on Pokrovsk

Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles in overnight attacks on Ukraine, targeting substations that supply two nuclear power plants and killing seven people, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday.


Russia-Ukraine War: Thermal Power Plant In Kyiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk Oblast Damaged

Ukraine Battles Energy Crisis Post Russian Attack: Power & Water Shortage

Russia rains firestorm: Thermal power plants in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk Oblast damaged

ussia launched a barrage of drones and missiles in overnight attacks on Ukraine, targeting substations that supply two nuclear power plants and killing seven people, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine's power grid on the verge of collapse under relentless fire

Russia-Ukraine war: Thermal power plant in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk Oblast damaged 

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launches 458 drones, 45 missiles on Ukraine's energy infra


Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles in overnight attacks on Ukraine, targeting substations that supply two nuclear power plants and killing seven people, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday.


Russia-Ukraine War: Hope Survives Under Ruins After Overnight Strikes

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov revealed that Moscow is preparing to resume nuclear tests, following President Vladimir Putin’s directive for a feasibility study.


Lavrov: Work Underway On Proposals For Possible Nuclear Test 

Kyiv: 3 Dead as Dnipro Reels From Russian Missile & Drone Assault 

Russia Launched Overnight Attack Hitting Ukraine With 458 Drones, 45 Missiles; Killed 7

World on edge: Putin ordered nuke test after Trump's nuke announcement 

Russia launched its largest-ever assault on Ukraine’s power grid, firing 450 drones and 45 missiles in a massive overnight strike. All of Ukraine’s state-run thermal plants have shut down, marking the most devastating energy attack since the war began. President Zelenskyy called it a “flagrant, demonstrative strike” and urged stronger global pressure on Moscow.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine's state energy company says that energy generation stands at zero

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia strikes Ukraine with shahed drones, Kalibr & Kinzhal missiles

Breaking: Lavrov confirms Russia studying nuclear test resumption after Putin’s directive

Russia-Ukraine: In the intense ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Russian forces have reportedly surrounded Ukrainian troops in key areas, including the strategic city of Pokrovsk. Moscow has called on these troops to surrender, claiming a tightening siege that could lead to a decisive shift in control of contested regions.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia says its troops are in multiple parts of Pokrovsk, Kyiv denies claims

Sweden and Ukraine have announced that they have signed a letter of intent to establish a new defence technology hub in Ukraine, aimed at jointly developing advanced battlefield systems as the war with Russia grinds on.


Russia-Ukraine war: Sweden and Ukraine sign deal to develop new weapons technologies 

Russia-U.S.: Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov warned that the US plans to operationalize the new Dark Eagle medium-range missile system armed with hypersonic missiles by the end of the year. These missiles could be deployed in Europe and Asia-Pacific regions, capable of reaching central Russia within six to seven minutes if stationed in Germany. 


Russia's Big Claim: US To Deploy Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missiles Close To Russia

Ukraine could be facing its biggest loss for months, if the key eastern city of Pokrovsk falls to Russian forces. The battle for this strategic point on a big road and rail artery in the Donetsk region has been going on for well over a year.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv denies Russian forces have surrounded troops in Pokrovsk

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered top officials to draft proposals for possible nuclear weapons testing, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about restarting tests.
Putin emphasized that Russia has adhered to international treaties, but would respond if the U.S. or other nuclear powers test weapons.
At the same time, Putin showcased Russia’s next-generation superweapons, including the Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile and the Poseidon underwater nuclear drone – both designed to provide strategic parity and global strike capabilities.
Experts warn these moves signal a new era of nuclear strategy, heightening tensions with the U.S. and its allies.

Putin Orders Nuclear Test Prep, Showcases Burevestnik & Poseidon Superweapons 

Russian President Vladimir Putin continues his offensive in Ukraine, advancing deeper into the city of Pokrovsk, escalating tensions on the ground.

Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that the U.S. will not supply Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, suggesting that the conflict should be resolved directly between Putin and Zelensky.

Stay updated for the latest developments in the Ukraine conflict and global reactions.

Trump Rules Out Tomahawks for Ukraine: Putin Pushes Deeper Into Pokrovsk 

Khabarovsk Submarine Unveiled: Russia has launched its new Khabarovsk-class submarine, a strategic vessel designed to carry the Poseidon nuclear-capable ‘Doomsday’ underwater drone. The submarine marks a major boost to Moscow’s underwater deterrence capabilities, capable of deploying autonomous nuclear drones that can trigger radioactive tsunamis.


Khabarovsk Submarine Unveiled: Russia’s New Carrier of Poseidon Nuclear Drone 

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