Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1369: Huliaipole breakthrough and US ultimatum compound pressure on Ukraine

Ukrainian forces scrambled to contain a Russian breakthrough threatening the strategic city of Huliaipole as Washington delivered an ultimatum: accept peace terms or lose air defense systems protecting civilians from the 1,050 drones and 60 missiles Russia launched this week alone.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1369: Huliaipole breakthrough and US ultimatum compound pressure on Ukraine

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Ukraine crushes Russian assault near Huliaipole—but Pokrovsk scenario unfolds on flanks. Tired and outnumbered Ukrainian troops are fighting to save Hulyaipole. But the Russians are likely to push hard for another two months.

Military

Frontline report: Battle for Huliaipole intensifies as Russian breakthrough threatens Ukrainian stronghold from the north Russian forces have broken through Ukrainian defenses north of Huliaipole, creating a rapidly expanding threat to one of Ukraine's most fortified positions in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The breakthrough has prompted Ukrainian forces to reposition for a high-stakes defensive battle along the Zarichne River.

Ukrainian "Skala" regiment storms back into Pokrovsk, clears railway station and city center (VIDEO)

Frontline report: ATACMS returns to battlefield as Ukraine destroys Russian training facility in Voronezh The powerful ATACMS missile system made an unexpected comeback, striking the Pogonovo training ground where a significant presence of Russian troops was reported. With restrictions on striking Russian territory lifted, the weapon's 300-kilometer range now puts major Russian regions supporting the frontline within reach, including ammunition depots, airfields, and logistics hubs.

ATESH partisans embedded in Russian railway troops destroy locomotive carrying military cargo in Rostov-on-Don (MAP) Strike delays ammunition and reinforcements to Russia's Southern and Eastern fronts.

Drone strikes spark fire at Moscow Oblast power plant, one of Russia's oldest energy facilities (VIDEO, MAP) Three transformers catch fire at major facility as Ukraine expands long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.

Intelligence and Technology

From 2003 to 2022, Ukraine extracted kaolin sustainably—Russia exhausted entire quarry by 2025 Katerynivka quarry operated 22 years under Ukraine.

International

As Russian missiles kill 33 civilians in one city within week, US warns Ukraine: Reject peace plan or lose air defense stopping terror Russia launches 1,050 drones and 60 missiles in one week.

Humanitarian and Social Impact

Five Ukrainian soldiers surrendered. Russian troops shot them lying face-down anyway. Soldiers were unarmed and lying on the ground when Russian forces opened fire with automatic rifles on 19 November.

Moscow hits children's creativity center in Chernihiv Oblast, bordering Russia and Belarus Such attacks are prohibited by international law.

Russia launches 98 drones overnight: at least 6 killed, 11-year-old among dozens injured across the country 4 killed in Kherson and a child injured as overnight Russian strikes damage civilian infrastructure from Dnipro to Odesa.

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