⚡️Widow of Chornobyl's first victim killed by Russian attack on Kyiv 39 years later. Natalia Khodymchuk, widow of Valerii Khodymchuk, the first victim of the 1986 Chornobyl disaster, died in Kyiv after suffering severe injuries in a mass overnight Russian attack on Nov. 14–15.

⚡️As a result of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, the two sides have agreed to move forward with the Istanbul-based agreements and carry out the release of 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov said on Nov. 15.

⚡️S-400 launchers and radars hit by SBU drones in Russia's Novorossiysk, source says. Satellite images obtained by the Kyiv Independent show that four destroyed launchers of the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system, and two high-end radar systems.

⚡️Polish president signs social aid law for Ukrainian refugees for 'last time.' Karol Nawrocki argued that the current provisions are "unfair to Poles," effectively equating Polish citizens with citizens of another country.

🚨 Anti-corruption storm in Kyiv. NABU&SAPO detectives searched homes of Zelensky’s associate Timur Mindich, Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko, and the Enerhoatom offices, uncovering large caches of cash and evidence of systemic graft. What’s behind the raids? 🧵👇 #UkraineUpdate #AntiCorruption

⚡️Ukraine strikes Ryazan oil refinery, hits multiple other Russian military targets, General Staff says. Regional governor Pavel Malkov confirmed the attack and said one enterprise, whose name he did not disclose, sustained damage.

Ukraine is being rocked by the biggest corruption scandal of President Volodymyr Zelensky's term. It's no surprise then that the revelation that while soldiers and civilians suffer the hardships of war, the news that some of those in power have been enriching themselves has caused mass outrage.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's outreach to the Trump administration — once seen as one of Moscow's most coordinated diplomatic efforts — now appears increasingly fractured.

⚡️US delays sanctions on Russian oil giant Lukoil, Bloomberg reports. The company entered negotiations to sell its foreign assets shortly before requesting that U.S. officials postpone sanctions. kyivindependent.com/us-delays-sa...

⚡️Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Novovasylivske amid Russian advances in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the village to "more favorable defensive positions," the Southern Defense Forces confirmed on Nov. 15.

⚡️North Korea halves shell shipments to Russia as its own stockpiles run low, Ukraine's intelligence says. North Korean artillery supplies enabled Russia to maintain its firing rate in 2024, but this year, that support has declined markedly.

⚡️Ukrainian drone strikes force Saratov oil plant to suspend primary processing, Reuters reports. The Nov. 11 attack triggered explosions and a large fire at the facility, which may remain offline until the end of the month, sources told Reuters.

These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Nov. 15, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

⚡️Russian attacks kill 9, injure 53 across Ukraine over past day. Russian forces launched three Kinzhal ballistic missiles, as well as 135 drones against Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's Air Force.

⚡️Russian military vessel spotted near Hawaii, US Coast Guard says. The U.S. Coast Guard detected and monitored a Russian intelligence-gathering ship operating near the Hawaiian Islands on Oct. 29, according to a press release published Nov. 13.

Ukraine downs 14 Russian missiles, strikes back with 'Long Neptunes,' Zelensky says; Next Ramstein meeting to be held next month; Ukraine begins mass production of Octopus interceptor drones; and more.

⚡️Investigators seek to arrest ex-deputy prime minister in Mindich corruption case. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) said on Nov. 14 that it had filed a motion to arrest former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov. kyivindependent.com/investigator...

⚡️ First to help others’ — Kyiv firefighter battles blaze that gutted his own family’s apartment. Serhii Vlasenko, 35, has served in Ukraine’s Emergency Service for 15 years and was on duty as a shift supervisor when the attack occurred.

🚨 Ukraine’s political crisis is set to intensify next week, as NABU/SAPO investigations into Timur #Mindich, a longtime presidential associate, and several senior officials deepen. What else should you watch next week? 👇🧵 #KIweekahead #Ukraine Photo: Andrii Nesterenko/Global Images Ukraine

⚡️ Trump administration may deport around 80 Ukrainians over 'violations of US law,' envoy says. If carried out, the deportation would mark the highest number of Ukrainians removed from the U.S. in recent years, the Washington Post reported.

Pokrovsk, a city that held back some of Russia’s fiercest assaults for over a year, is now on the verge of falling. The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell explains how the battle reached this point and what Pokrovsk’s fall could mean for the wider defense of Donetsk Oblast.

"The participation of such a partner ensures a transparent decision-making system, adherence to international standards of management, audit and compliance, and increases the confidence of international investors in the fund," the Economy Ministry wrote in a press statement.

⚡️ Azerbaijan protests to Russia over Kyiv embassy damaged in Russian missile attack. An Iskander-type missile fell on the embassy's territory, causing an explosion that damaged its facilities and service vehicles, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said.

"The President’s Office felt that this investigation was coming," Volodmyr Kudrytskyi, Ukrenergo’s ex-CEO, told the Kyiv Independent on Nov. 10 in an exclusive interview. "They wanted to find a scapegoat quickly, hoping to prevent this shitstorm."

⚡️ Ukraine begins mass production of Octopus interceptor drones. The technology has already been transferred to three Ukrainian manufacturers, and eleven more will be involved in the near future.

⚡️Ukrainian anti-corruption official investigated over possible leak in Mindich case, top prosecutor says. The Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office is investigating allegations that its deputy head has leaked information in a large-scale corruption case. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-an...

⚡️ German parliament's budget committee supports hiking Ukraine aid to 11.5 billion euros in 2026. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius also announced that Berlin has agreed to allocate an additional 150 million euros ($175 million) in military aid to Kyiv under the PURL program.

⚡️ Hungary to sue EU over ban on Russian gas. "We do not accept this obviously unlawful solution contrary to European values," Orban said on a weekly radio show. "We are turning to the European Court of Justice."

⚡️Ukraine war latest live: Ukraine downs 14 Russian missiles, strikes back with 'Long Neptunes,' Zelensky says

⚡️ Macron to host Zelensky in Paris on Nov. 17 to discuss French support. The two leaders will discuss bilateral cooperation in the "energy, economic, and defense fields," Macron's office said.

⚡️ Russia plans to import 12,000 North Koreans to work in its massive Shahed drone plant, HUR says. Russia has actively recruited, hoodwinked and kidnapped workers for its war machine from across the developing world.

⚡️ Suspicious drone sightings reported at key French gunpowder factory. An unidentified drone was sighted over a gunpowder plant in southwestern France on Nov. 12, following similar incidents just two days earlier, BFM TV reported.

⚡️ Merz asks Zelensky to reduce outflow of young Ukrainian men to Germany. Following a phone call with Zelensky, Merz said that young Ukrainian men should remain to "serve in their own country."

These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Nov. 14, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

⚡️Ukrainian drones strike oil refinery in Russia's Saratov, locals say. Governor Roman Busargin said "civilian infrastructure" was damaged, while residents claimed the attack hit the refinery. If confirmed, this would mark the fourth time Ukraine has hit the Saratov oil refinery in fall 2025.

⚡️'Russians are striking residential buildings' — 1 person killed, 24 injured in Kyiv amid massive missile, drone attack. Russia targeted the capital with cruise and ballistic missiles as well as hundreds of drones in a massive overnight attack that left apartments throughout the city in flames.

⚡️Russian oil terminal in Novorossiysk on fire following reported Ukrainian drone strikes. Ukrainian drones struck the Russian port city of Novorossiysk on Nov. 14, damaging an oil terminal and sparking a large fire, multiple Russian Telegram channels reported.

⚡️Update: At least 10 injured in Kyiv following large-scale Russian attack. At least 10 residents of Kyiv have been injured amid the massive Russian missile and drone attack on the capital, the Kyiv City Military Administration reported.

⚡️Update: At least 11 residential buildings struck in Kyiv amid massive Russian missile, drone attack. At least 11 residential multi-story buildings have been struck by Russian missiles and drones amid the large-scale overnight attack on the capital, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

⚡️Additional fires, explosions reported in Kyiv amid massive missile, drone attack. Several explosions were again heard in Kyiv around 1:30 a.m. local time amid reports of additional fires burning at residential buildings in the city.

⚡️Fire, damage reported at multiple residential building amid ongoing missile, drone strikes on Kyiv. Fires and damage were reported at multi-story buildings in the Podilskyi and Dniprovskiy districts of the capital amid an ongoing large-scale attack on Kyiv, officials reported.

⚡️Explosions heard in Kyiv amid large-scale missile, drone attack on Ukrainian cities. Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight on Nov. 13-14, targeting various regions of the country.

'Nobody is pushing them to die for the sake of ruins,' Zelensky says of Pokrovsk defense; Russian FPV drone kills three civilians fleeing fighting on tractor; Russian Su-27 fighter jet reportedly crashes in Russia; and more.

⚡️Military releases video of Ukrainian drones striking 'Orion' drone base in occupied Crimea.

Suspects in a major corruption case centered around the state nuclear power monopoly Energoatom are linked to a Russian official and could have transferred money to Russia, according to audio tapes released by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU).

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Hennadiy Trukhanov's day-to-day is not what it used to be. Once the all-powerful mayor is now under house arrest, his passport stripped by presidential decree, he invites the Kyiv Independent to his guest house and pleads his innocence.

⚡️ Zelensky to visit Greece on weekend to sign energy deal, source says. President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit Greece over the weekend to sign an agreement in the energy sector, a source close to the Presidential Office told the Kyiv Independent on Nov. 13.

"The criminal allegedly went to Ukraine to learn techniques used in the conflict. At least three entries into Europe have been identified, in addition to images of the trafficker in Ukraine," according to a statement sent to the Kyiv Independent.

⚡️ Georgia's imprisoned ex-leader asks Zelensky for status of 'civilian captive' in Russia-Ukraine war. Saakashvili requested the status "with the corresponding legal consequences," adding that "Ukrainians never abandon their own."