Commander of Russian Southern Group of troops removed from office – media
Commander of the Russian Southern Group of troops, which is fighting against Ukraine, General-Colonel Gennady Anashkin, has been removed from his position.
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23 November 2024
Zaluzhnyi believes Europe not ready for prolonged war against Russia
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom and former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, believes that European countries are not ready for a protracted war with Russia.
We have every chance to end war next year – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky believes there is a strong chance of ending the war in 2025.
General Staff update: 125 clashes on frontline reported on Nov 23, fighting continues in five sectors
Since the beginning of the day, as many as 125 combat engagements have taken place on the frontline, with battles still ongoing in five sectors of the front. The Russian attacks are most intense in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors.
Al-Qaeda in Mali shoots at Wagner PMC convoy - media
In the central part of Mali, militants of the al-Qaeda terrorist organization attacked a convoy of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner PMC.
Partisans locate Russian military base near front line in Donetsk region
An operative of the Atesh partisan movement, comprising Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars, has located a Russian military base near the front line in the Donetsk region.
Russia may conduct more test launches of ballistic missiles in coming days – ISW
Russia may additionally conduct test launches of the Oreshnik ballistic missile or similar ballistic missiles in the coming days to accomplish the same rhetorical effect.
Russian forces strike Zaporizhzhia with FAB-500 bomb
Russian forces launched airstrikes on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region on the evening of Friday, November 22, including a targeted attack using a FAB-500 bomb.
In southern Donetsk region, movement of Russian troops, equipment decreases – regional official
The invading forces are moving significantly less across the occupied territory of southern Donetsk region.
Residential buildings damaged in Zaporizhzhia following Russian nighttime attack
Residential and non-residential buildings were damaged in Zaporizhzhia as a result of a nighttime attack by the Russian forces.
Russian forces kill one resident of Donetsk region, injure nine others over past day
On November 22, the Russian forces killed one resident of Donetsk region and injured nine others.
Reports suggest strike on Berdiansk port overnight
In temporarily occupied Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia region, an explosion occurred. The Ukrainian authorities report an attack on the port infrastructure.
General Staff reports 194 combat clashes on frontline, most attacks on Pokrovsk front
On November 22, a total of 194 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
Russian Army loses another 1,420 soldiers in Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to November 23, 2024, amounted to about 729,720 people, including 1,420 people over the past day.
Invaders attacked Nikopol with kamikaze drones in evening
On the evening of Friday, November 22, Russian troops attacked Nikopol, Dnipro region, with kamikaze drones.
Invaders preparing crowd on TOT to celebrate 80th anniversary of “victory in Great Patriotic War” - NRC
Six months before the 80th anniversary of the “victory” in the so called “Great Patriotic War”, the invaders began to form groups of “volunteers” to participate in events in Moscow.
Russia deploys 6 missile carriers to Black Sea with total volley of up to 23 missiles
There are 6 enemy ships in the Black Sea, which are carriers of Kalibr cruise missiles.
Over 680,000 individuals on ‘War Criminal’ database – National Police
Ukraine's National Police database, known as ‘War Criminal’, now contains information on more than 680,000 individuals linked in various ways to Russia's armed aggression.
Border guards hit Russian positions in Volchansk area
Fighters with the Scorpion unit of the Hart Border Guard Brigade launched combat FPV drones and fired mortars at a Russian manpower cluster in the Volchansk axis.
22 November 2024
General Staff update: 187 combat clashes on frontlines throughout day
A total of 187 combat clashes have occurred on the front throughout the day, with Russians firing over 3,900 times at Ukraine’s Defense Forces positions.
Russian forces strike Zaporizhzhia region twice, no casualties reported
Russian forces carried out two airstrikes in the Zaporizhzhia region, according to preliminary reports, causing damage but no injuries.
AFU deny presence of North Korean troops in Kharkiv region
Reports claiming the presence of North Korean military personnel in Ukraine's Kharkiv region are false.
Criticism of authorities in Russia punished with deployment to 'meat assaults' – defense intel
In Russia, citizens who criticize government officials are reportedly punished by being sent to the most dangerous frontline positions.
North Korean troops deployed to Belgorod border region – CCD
Some North Korean military personnel have been relocated to the border areas of Russia's Belgorod region.
Ukraine negotiating new air defense systems with partners – Zelensky
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, following President Volodymyr Zelensky's directive, is already holding meetings with international partners to secure new air defense systems for Ukraine to counter emerging threats from Russia.
Ukraine's SOF eliminate 10 Russian invaders, capture three more during reconnaissance in Kursk region
Soldiers from the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated ten Russian invaders and captured three more during reconnaissance in the Kursk region.
Air defenses shot down 64 Russian UAVs since start of day - General Staff
The air defense forces have shot down 64 Russian drones today.
Russian military execute five Ukrainian POWs near Vuhledar
The Russian military executed five Ukrainian defenders who had been captured near Vuhledar, Donetsk region.
War update: 118 combat clashes at front, situation hottest in Pokrovsk, Kurakhove and Vremivka sectors
There have been 118 combat engagements along the front lines since the start of the day. The most active assault actions carried out by the invaders are observed in the Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Vremivka sectors.
Ukraine’s raid into Kursk region foils Russia's offensive plans toward Zaporizhzhia - source
After Ukraine’s Armed Forces in August launched an incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, Russia presumably called off the offensive on Zaporizhzhia as they were forced to transfer one of their most combat-ready units from southern Ukraine back to Russia.