Yuri Zoria
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A philologist by education, in 2003-2007 Yuri worked as a journalist in a Luhansk online media. He was born and lived all his life in the peaceful provincial city of Luhansk, where nothing serious happened. Until 2014.
Now he is an IDP. Follow Yuri on twitter: @loogunda
Russian fire attacks kill three civilians in Donetsk Oblast
Donetsk Oblast authorities say Russian strikes in Donetsk Oblast killed at least three civilians on 11 November. as daily fire attacks continue across the region.
Ukraine hit two Russian small landing craft with naval drones
Ukrainian forces successfully strike Russian amphibious assault ships in occupied Crimea overnight, also damaging armored vehicles aboard, according to Ukraine's intelligence agency.
Decommunization: Kyiv City dismantled over 60 Soviet monuments, 56 more slated for removal
The Ukrainian capital of Kyiv is actively decommunizing its public space, having removed 60+ Soviet monuments and targeting 56 more, according to local authorities.
Air Force: F-16 Ukrainian pilot training not started in Romania yet
Ukraine's Air Force says Ukrainian pilot training for F-16 fighter jets has not yet begun in Romania, where a training center is being prepared. Currently, the training is taking place in the US and elsewhere in Europe.
ISW: Ukraine’s winter plans include continued counteroffensives
Ukraine continues counteroffensive operations near Bakhmut and in the western Zaporizhia Oblast, and is resolute in its intention to sustain these actions during the winter months, ISW says.
White House: Current US funds for Ukraine are 96% depleted
The White House says progress on the fronts in Ukraine is slow, necessitating continued aid, as Congressional disputes hinder funding efforts.
North Korean arms transfers to Russia estimated over 500,000 artillery rounds in two months, OSINT group says
An investigative study, supported by satellite imagery and cargo analysis, confirms the delivery of 500,000 artillery rounds from North Korea to Russia within two months.
G7 affirms steadfast Ukraine backing, acknowledging Russia’s long war preparedness
Meeting in Japan, G7 foreign ministers pledged continued economic and military backing for Ukraine, even as they acknowledged Russia is prepared for a protracted war.
UK sanctions oil and gold networks “propping up Russia’s war economy”
Britain imposes sanctions on Russian oligarchs, businesses, and international networks aiding Russia's oil and gold industries, which play a significant role in financing the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Breaking: EU recommends opening talks with Ukraine on accession to bloc
EU officials recommend Ukraine start membership talks amid Russian invasion challenges; Zelenskyy supports the "right step." Concurrently, the EU proposes similar measures for Moldova and candidate status to Georgia.
Zelenskyy says Kyiv evacuated first 43 Ukrainians from Gaza
President Zelenskyy announces the evacuation of 43 Ukrainians from Gaza, with assistance provided in Egypt. Evacuation efforts continue as more citizens seek safety amidst the Israel-Hamas war, with 358 Ukrainians expressing their willingness to leave Gaza.
UK intel: Railway sabotage challenges Russian military’s supply chain logistics
Anti-war activists' persistent railway sabotage in Russia poses a challenge for authorities and impacts military logistics, with over 76 cases reaching court and 137 young individuals prosecuted by October 2023, as per UK intelligence.
Ukraine’s spy agency says it eliminated Russia’s “LNR colonel” Filiponenko in occupied Luhansk (updated)
Quisling official Colonel Mikhail Filiponenko of the "Luhansk People's Republic" has allegedly been killed in a car explosion in occupied Luhansk, Russian sources report.
Activist hands ICC alleged evidence of Lukashenka’s involvement in Russia’s Ukraine children abductions
Exiled Belarus activist presents ICC dossier revealing Belarus ruler Lukashenka's complicity in illegally deporting Ukrainian children to Belarus, incorporating insider insights.
Ukraine hits Russian drone operator training facility in occupied Donetsk
Multiple reports indicate that Russia's combat drone operator training center in Donetsk, occupied by Russian forces since 2014, was hit by an alleged Ukrainian HIMARS strike. Russia's TASS disclosed the facility earlier this year.
ISW: Ukraine conducts offensive operations in western Zaporizhzhia, near Bakhmut
Ukrainian forces continue counteroffensives near Donetsk's Bakhmut and in western Zaporizhia Oblast, pressure Russian forces near Krasnohorivka and other localities near Donetsk's Avdiivka, as per ISW.
Netherlands MoD: Five Dutch F-16s en route to Romania for Ukrainian pilot training
Five Dutch F-16 fighter jets headed to Romania's training center to train Romanian instructors and Ukrainian pilots in NATO airspace, as Dutch, Danish, and US collaboration enables Ukraine's F-16 capabilities.
Japan: G7 stands resolute in supporting Ukraine despite Middle East turmoil
Amidst the Israel-Hamas war, G7 chair Japan reaffirms the Group's steadfast support for Ukraine. Strict sanctions on Russia and unchanging commitment to Kyiv are priorities.
Backing Kyiv key to thwart pro-Russian populist forces in EU, says Romania’s PM
Romania's PM emphasizes unwavering support for Ukraine to prevent populist forces' rise with Putin-like leaders emerging in Europe. He underlines the importance of backing Kyiv despite political risks.
UK intel: Russia to consider relocating shipbuilding infrastructure after Ukraine hit corvette in Crimea
Ukraine's attack on a Russian naval corvette in Crimea highlights potential disruptions to Russia's shipbuilding infrastructure and delivery schedules, as per UK intelligence.