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Russia targeted civilian targets about midnight in Ukraine/5:00 PM EST.

Ukraine is under russian missiles attack right now! Monitoring channels report an attack on Berestyn in Kharkiv region.

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM

President Zelenskyy traveled on to France today for meetings with President Macron. There was no daily address, but he did deliver a statement at the beginning of their joint presser. Video below, English transcript after the jump.

Statement by the President of Ukraine During a Joint Press Conference with the President of France

17 November 2025 – 16:08

Thank you very much, dear Emmanuel!

First of all, thank you, dear Mr. President, for your warm words and for your support. You have been with Ukraine from the very beginning. I am deeply grateful to you, and Ukraine – the Ukrainian people – all respect France, the French people, and you personally. Thank you once again for all the support your state, your people, and you personally have demonstrated since the start of this war and on a daily basis, no matter what. Thank you!

Distinguished attendees, dear journalists, ladies and gentlemen,

Dear France,

I am grateful to the President that France stands with Ukraine. Ukraine is not alone now, not on its own in its defense, and that is precisely why we can count on bringing this war to an end – because we have friends, and France is our friend – on bringing it to an end with dignity. Putin has been waging war against Ukrainians for many years already: years of hybrid warfare, years of full-scale war. Russia has vast resources and does not count its own human losses at all, launches constant strikes, but we are doing everything to ensure we have protection. France stands with us, as does all of free Europe. The United States helps us, along with other countries around the world – from Canada to nations in Asia, from Japan to countries in Latin America. We have built one of the largest coalitions for the defense of life ever formed – and I am grateful to Emmanuel, all partners, and such a strong coalition for this. Ukrainians gave this unifying impulse to Europe and to others around the world, and we receive support because of it – unity works. And that is exactly why we are able to shoot down Russian missiles, stop Russian assaults on the front line every day, and restore our energy sector and our infrastructure whenever Russia destroys it – it’s very difficult for us, extremely challenging, but we restore all this. And most importantly – we give other nations hope that Russia will not succeed in making war, deportation, and the abuse of people the new norm. Ukraine is not alone in its defense, not on its own, not isolated. And France knows very well what this means for us, and how important it is that such words were once spoken to France – on June 18, 1940, by General de Gaulle – and that it worked. Defenders of life must never be left alone, and I thank you, Emmanuel, that France’s support is always effective, fully practical, and truly gives us strength and hope.

Today, our meeting adds precisely such elements to our defense – effective, practical, and strong. Agreements have been prepared, and important documents are being signed today to significantly strengthen our defense capabilities. First, Ukraine will be able to receive one hundred Rafale F4 aircraft, very powerful French radars, and eight SAMP/T air defense systems with six launchers each – and for someone this may be a technical detail, but for us it is essential: every launcher is protection for every life; this is extremely important – as well as the missiles and guided bombs necessary for our defense. I would like to emphasize the importance of this agreement – it is a strategic agreement that will be in effect for 10 years starting next year. We understand all the foundations of this agreement – political, financial, industrial. This is a historic agreement. It is of great value that France is taking such a step toward achieving real, guaranteed security in Europe. Second, today together with the President of France, we met with representatives of defense companies – we are very grateful – and we had time to discuss some specific details of technological cooperation. But the main thing is that we outlined the direction: we will jointly increase the industrial and technological potential of Ukraine and France. And this is not only strength in defense – this is literally strength in life, because it means jobs for our people, development for enterprises, development for communities. And third, we are strengthening our logistics, our transport sector in Ukraine, and today we have another very important agreement – the purchase of 55 new electric locomotives from France. This is a deal between our Ukrainian Railways – congratulations to all – and the French company Alstom. And we are committed to carrying on with this line of cooperation with France. Today we are embarking on an important and meaningful security path, and I am absolutely confident that we will achieve the results we need. Thank you, Emmanuel! Thank you, France! And I thank you for the new defense package being prepared for the end of this year. This also strengthens Ukraine. And of course, today we will speak in detail about how we can once again activate diplomacy – the negotiation process, the process of pressure – to create the conditions necessary for a dignified peace for Ukraine and Europe. There are now several important things, important ideas, proposals that we must discuss with Emmanuel. I am confident that Ukraine must be strong, must be peaceful. And it will be so when we have such strong friends as France. Thank you, Emmanuel, for this invitation and for the results of this visit.

Glory to Ukraine!

First Lady Zelenska took part in a conference on European demographics.

Olena Zelenska Participated Online in the Summit on Europe’s Demographic Future

17 November 2025 – 20:27

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska participated online in the International Summit “GROWING EUROPE 2025: Shaping Europe’s Demographic Future by Investing in Families and Every New Life,” held in Vilnius on November 17–18.

The First Lady expressed her gratitude to the First Lady of Lithuania, Diana Nausėdienė, for organizing the summit and for her leadership on this issue, as well as to other colleagues from the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen.

“According to UN forecasts, women around the world will give birth less and less. By the end of the century, most families will have only one child. In the European Union, the fertility rate is just 1.5. In Ukraine, because of Russia’s invasion, this figure is at the lowest point in our history – around 0.8–0.9 according to various estimates. The feeling of security has the greatest influence on the decision to bring a new life into the world,” Olena Zelenska emphasized.

The President’s wife also noted that the summit is taking place on a symbolic date: World Prematurity Day.

“Unfortunately, the number of premature births in Ukraine has increased because of the stress of war experienced by mothers. My colleagues from the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen remember well how, at the beginning of the invasion, we had to urgently bring in incubators for these newborns,” she said.

The First Lady stressed that Ukraine seeks to respond to demographic challenges with social support for childhood and families, because this is also part of the country’s defense.

“Among the projects I patronize are support for large foster families, the construction of bomb shelters for schools, and the renovation of kitchen facilities and cafeterias. And right now, Ukraine is joining the European Child Guarantee – the European program that ensures children’s access to free education and care, medical assistance, adequate housing, and nutrition,” Olena Zelenska said.

The First Lady separately thanked European countries for protecting and supporting Ukrainian children and mothers.

“Investing now in families and children, creating opportunities and care for them is the best demographic decision any country can make. Because at the same time, it is an investment in peace, resilience, and the future of all Europe. I believe that if we see a person and their needs behind every statistic, all our indicators will change for the better – as will human lives,” the First Lady concluded.

Here’s the video:

Georgia:

Day 355 of #GeorgiaProtests

People marched for hours. The police gave up, they were too lazy to follow around (not that they decide anything on their own, but still).

📷 MOSE

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— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM

Day 355 of uninterrupted protests in 8+ cities across Georgia.
After making fools of themselves for days, police seem to have given up on chasing protesters through the streets and trying to block their every move.

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— Rusudan Djakeli (@rusudandjakeli.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM

Participants in the protest march unfurled Georgian and EU flags on the Saarbrücken Bridge.

#GeorgiaProtests
Day 355

Photo: Publika/Khatia Kakhidze, Mariam Kavshbaia

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— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM

Georgian protesters have filled the Saarbruecken Bridge in Tbilisi, blocking traffic on both sides of the Mtkvari River.
Day 355 of uninterrupted protests in Georgia.

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— Rusudan Djakeli (@rusudandjakeli.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM

A beautiful and emotional performance of Georgia’s national anthem in Tbilisi tonight, as huge Georgian and EU flags wave among the crowd.

Day 355 of uninterrupted protests.

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— Rusudan Djakeli (@rusudandjakeli.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM

This is how Georgian protesters are often met as they march through the streets.
After nearly a year of daily protests, many people no longer have the luxury to show up every single night — but this fight still means everything to them, and it shows.

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— Rusudan Djakeli (@rusudandjakeli.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM

🚨 Georgian Dream plans to revoke the right to vote in elections for citizens living outside Georgia’s borders.

Shalva Papuashvili said that “the 2024 parliamentary elections also “showed how open and brutal informational and political pressure on voters from abroad can be”.

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— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM

JUST IN: the Georgian Dream deprives Georgians abroad of voting rights. If the diaspora wishes to vote, they must physically arrive in Georgia on the election day.

— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 3:36 AM

Yes, well, what you cannot tamper with, you better just outlaw.

— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 3:36 AM

In the rigged 2024 Parliamentary elections, the Georgian Dream got staggering 13.49% of votes from abroad.

No wonder they now banned voting from abroad.

Statistics from @netgazeti.org (also no wonder they are cracking down on independent media).

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— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM

This aligns with warnings from former GD official Irakli Shaishmelashvili — now in the U.S. — who has been told GD plans to call elections in March to secure a constitutional majority. With opposition parties banned and leaders jailed, little rigging would even be needed.

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— Rusudan Djakeli (@rusudandjakeli.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 4:14 AM

There’s an increasingly reasonable suspicion that the Georgian Dream could schedule snap elections some time in 2026, likely in spring.

Not to deescalate though, but rather to: 1. numb dissent and 2. consolidate further.

1/

— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM

In 2024, they just hoped to stay in power through their mass fraud scheme.

Now, they want a constitutional majority at the illegitimate Parliament.

2/

— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM

Their reasons for wanting the constitutional majority are vast, and the worst scenario that I see is them pushing for the “Confederation” with Abkhazia (and possibly also the Tskhinvali region – South Ossetia).

3/

— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM

Then they’ll try to sell this “Confederation” Russian Trojan horse as “reunification” and attempt to reign forever.

In reality, a confederation means recognition of the sovereignty of the Russian-occupied breakaway territories

4/

— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM

and the subsequent withdrawal of the territories from the confederation – this time with full legal rights to do so.

This isn’t for sure, but it needs to be considered – and prepared for – quite seriously.

5/

— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM

I’m not even talking about the Dictatorship 101 developments such as labeling everyone as terrorists and building a hermetic mafia state.

6/6.

— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM

And the snap elections could numb dissent instead of further fueling it because the democratic forces could again reach no universal accord in the (non-)participation issue.

— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM

1/ The Anti-Corruption Bureau was established as part of a priority task set by the European Commission for granting Georgia EU candidate status.

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— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 5:09 AM

2/ However, the agency is not fulfilling its duties; instead, the Georgian Dream party is using it as a tool to persecute civil society organizations and the media.

— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 5:09 AM

3/ Kakha Kaladze, the Secretary General of the Georgian Dream party, said today, November 17, that it was “an imposed, somewhat independent, supposedly created body.”

— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 5:09 AM

I sometimes hear that 🇬🇪ns need to “revolt.”

Revolts don’t happen with bare hands, especially in societies that aren’t outright starving en masse.

Historically, revolts need elite (whether economic, political, or military) backstage preparation for such a scenario as well as financial support.

1/

— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM

None of which has been the case in Georgia, despite what the regime propaganda states.

I have frequently said that this movement is multi-dimensional, being directed not just against the Russian regime,

2/

— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM

but subtly also against the rampant crony and post-Sovieticus elites of the last 35 years (since the restoration of independence).

Conditions are also unfavorable for strikes – there are virtually no trade unions in Georgia, it’s either businesses, or people working on pennies.

3/

— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM

The only thing that could trigger a revolt or a spontaneous strike is another round of mass regime violence in the streets, but the regime is very determined to avoid that like a Fabian strategy of exhaustion of protesters.

4/

— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM

Elites aren’t in a hurry to give up their comfort.

But protesters are not giving up either.

5/5.

— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM

🟥Zaza Shatirishvili, a speaker affiliated with Bidzina Ivanishvili – a Russia-enriched oligarch and Georgia’s strongman – is calling U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance a representative of the “deep state.”

#Georgia
batumelebi.netgazeti.ge/articles-in-…

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— Batumelebi&Netgazeti (@netgazeti.org) November 17, 2025 at 10:21 AM

France:

France and Ukraine have signed a declaration on Ukraine’s acquisition of Rafale fighter jets, missiles for them, and SAMP/T air-defence systems.

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— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 5:21 AM

Rafale F4 Jets for Ukraine, Stronger Air Defense, and Joint Weapons Production: Key Statements from Zelenskyy and Macron press conference

Volodymyr Zelenskyy:
– Ukraine will receive 100 Rafale F4 fighter jets by 2035, along with 8 SAMP/T air defense systems. (🇫🇷🫶)

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM

– Ukraine and France signed an agreement for the delivery of 55 electric locomotives.
– The President declined to disclose full details of the defense agreement between Ukraine and France, citing security risks.
– Anti‑corruption measures in Ukraine remain insufficient, so they will continue.

— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM

Emmanuel Macron:
– Peace between Ukraine and Russia is possible by 2027.
– The Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive upgraded SAMP/T systems before the French army itself. (🫶🇫🇷)
– Supplying Ukraine with additional weapons systems, including Rafale jets, will not make France a party to the war.

— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM

– Ukraine and France agreed to jointly design and produce weapons.
– Rafale fighters will mark a new stage for Ukraine.
– Nobody believes Russia truly wants peace, since only Ukraine has shown a genuine desire to end the war—starting in May 2025.

— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM

Poland:

The Polish prime minister has confirmed that an act of sabotage took place, involving the blowing up of a railway line roughly 70 kilometres south of Warsaw.

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— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 5:06 AM

“An armed attack on Poland is being prepared. The enemy has begun preparations for war.” – said the Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, General Wiesław Kukuła, as reported by Rzeczpospolita.
www.rp.pl/wojsko/art43…

— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM

The fact that several explosives have been planted along Polish rail tracks by the Russian GRU is only the latest episode of the undeniable truth:

We are at war with Russia. Period.

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— (((Tendar))) (@tendar.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM

The Czech Republic:

In Prague, a rally in support of Ukraine was held, where a 30‑meter blue‑and‑yellow flag was unfurled.

According to one of the organizers, who spoke to Radio Liberty, the event was “a reaction to the disgraceful removal of the Ukrainian

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM

flag from the building of the Czech Parliament, as well as from the National Museum in Prague”

Czechs ❤️

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM

The ‘Flamingo’ missile, funded in just two days by ordinary citizens of the Czech Republic🦩❤️‍🔥

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 9:05 AM

FP-5 “Flamingo”

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— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 3:05 AM

Hungary:

Zebras??

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— Mira of Kyiv 🇺🇦 (@reshetz.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM

EU funds purchase zebras??

— Mira of Kyiv 🇺🇦 (@reshetz.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM

Iran:

Russians began using Shahed-101 kamikaze drones. Drones were manufactured in 2024 in Iran. t.me/serhii_flash…

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— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 6:53 AM

The US:

Trump says that Republicans in Congress are working on a legislation that would impose sanctions on countries doing business with Russia. He says he suggested to include Iran.

I wonder if this the same one Graham and Blumenthal started back in spring, the one that went nowhere.

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) November 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM

The US Senate is about to move on Trump-backed Russia sanctions.

Senator Lindsey Graham said “with President Trump’s blessing,” the Senate will move on the sanctions.

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— (((Tendar))) (@tendar.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM

“This legislation is designed to give President Trump more flexibility and power to push Putin to the peace table by going after both Putin and countries like Iran that support him,” Graham wrote.

— (((Tendar))) (@tendar.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM

“I appreciate the strong bipartisan support for this legislation in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.”

— (((Tendar))) (@tendar.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM

Lindsey doesn’t go to the little senator’s room without “President Trump’s blessing.” Not a cult…

Ukraine is NOT surprised.

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM

From RBC Ukraine:

Officials in European Union countries believe that the US President’s special envoy Steve Witkoff does not understand the full nuances of Russia’s war against Ukraine, Politico reports.

The outlet recalls that US President Donald Trump sent his friend Witkoff to conduct personal negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and to act as his special envoy in the Middle East.

However, according to Bloomberg, EU officials were shocked that Witkoff doesn’t understand “the complexities of the Russia-Ukraine war”. One senior European official told the outlet that the bloc has no confidence that Witkoff “can even relay messages between Moscow and Washington reliably and accurately.”

For this reason, the official noted, European leaders are eager to speak directly with Trump as often as possible and “with as many of them present as they can.”

In April, Reuters reported, citing sources, that US President’s special envoy Steve Witkoff advised President Donald Trump to hand over several Ukrainian regions to Russia.

Witkoff allegedly argued that this would be the fastest path to peace.

According to Reuters’ sources, this discussion between Witkoff and Trump took place after the envoy met with the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Kirill Dmitriev.

In July, Politico also reported, citing sources, that Witkoff wants the US to lift energy sanctions against Russia.

Additionally, in August, rumors emerged claiming that Witkoff committed a serious breach of diplomatic protocol by attending a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin without a note-taker, leaving Washington without an accurate record of the conversation. This confused his statements about Putin’s conditions for peace in Ukraine.

Back to Ukraine.

GUR chief Budanov has broken his silence on the Mindich corruption scandal, saying Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies “exposed and stopped the horror” and that now it’s up to the courts. He stressed that those stealing in wartime, especially in vital sectors, must be punished. Budanov also

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— Baba Yaga Fèlla (@babayagafella.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM

warned the scandal could hurt international support and be exploited by Russia to spread distrust.
#UkraineNews
#russiaMustFall

— Baba Yaga Fèlla (@babayagafella.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM

World War II–era shells were discovered in the Kharkiv region. The dangerous find was made in a field during routine agricultural work.

This is not an isolated incident, but a common occurrence in Ukraine. We are still demining decades later.

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM

If World War II left our land like this, imagine how much the Russian invasion has littered it with explosives. This war will continue to kill Ukrainians for generations to come.

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM

Beautiful video of Ukrainian-French Mirage 2000 fighter jet heading on a combat mission

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM

A Ukrainian Air Force Mirage 2000 with markings for six downed Russian cruise missiles.

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— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 5:30 AM

Can a bus sign burn your heart? It can.

Bus terminal in Kramatorsk, platform #3 went silent.

“Destination:
Bakhmut
Volnovakha
Kostiantynivka
Myrnohrad
Severodonetsk
Soledar
Toretsk”.

#russiaisaterroriststate

Photo: brnv_elena Threads via Eastern_variant twitter.

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— Olena Halushka (@halushka.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 4:54 AM

Dnipro:

Local channels report that Dnipro is under attack by Russian Shaheds. Residents have already heard more than 20 explosions.

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— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM

❗️Dnipro right now. One of the russian drones struck an apartment building!

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— Iryna Voichuk (@irynavoichuk.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM

The building of suspilne news was damaged following the attack on Dnipro, Suspilne reports.

A fire broke out, windows and doors were blown out, and the building’s floors and roof were damaged.

At the time of the strike, no staff were present in the newsroom.

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM

Balakliya, Kharkiv Oblast:

Heartbreaking footage from Balakliya, Kharkiv Oblast, where russian missiles hit residential areas.

Three people were killed and 15 injured, including three children.

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— Iryna Voichuk (@irynavoichuk.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 7:22 AM

Last night Russia struck Balakliya in Kharkiv region with two missiles.

3 people were killed and 15 wounded, including three girls aged 14, 15, and 17, as well as a 12‑year‑old boy, Prosecutor’s Office reported.

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 7:16 AM

Drone view of the aftermath of last night’s Russian missile strike on Balakliya in the Kharkiv region, which killed at least 3 people, injured 15 others including 4 children.

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Izmail, Odesa Oblast:

Russian drone strike ignited gas vessel off Ukrainian coast and caused the risk of explosion.

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM

From Romania Journal:

The 50 residents of the Tulcea village of Plauru and their animals are being evacuated due to the danger of an explosion in the area, after a ship carrying thousands of tons of LPG caught fire near the Ukrainian port of Izmail. The ship was hit by Russian drones last night.

The village of Plauru belongs to the commune of Ceatalchioi, and the ship with 4,000 tons of LPG is burning on the Ukrainian shore.

“Following the drone attack carried out on Ukrainian territory, last night, a ship loaded with LPG was engulfed in flames in the area of ​​Ismail. Given the proximity to Romanian territory and the nature of the cargo, the authorities have carried out an initial assessment of the situation. Taking into account the specifics of the materials on board and the possibility of the effects spreading, the local authorities, in coordination with the structures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs with a role in managing such emergency situations, have decided to preventively evacuate people and animals in the vicinity, a measure maintained until any risk to the population is eliminated,” the Department for Emergency Situations reported.

In addition, the DSU stated that the County Committee for Emergency Situations has been activated to permanently monitor the evolution of the situation and coordinate all necessary measures.

“For on-site assessment and risk monitoring, a special vehicle from the Fire Department was sent to the area, the crew performing reconnaissance, monitoring and operational support missions. The situation is being closely monitored by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Department for Emergency Situations, which are in constant contact with the Inspectorate for Emergency Situations and the Tulcea Prefect’s Institution. We appeal to the population in the area to remain calm and strictly follow the instructions of the local authorities and the intervention crews. We would like to emphasize that all intervention forces are mobilized and prepared to manage the situation and protect the population and property, ensuring a rapid and efficient response. Our teams are constantly monitoring the evolution of the situation.”

Russia launched a drone attack near the border with Romania on the night of Sunday, November 16, towards Monday, November 17. The Ministry of Defense announced that no incursions into the national airspace were detected.

“The forces of the Russian Federation attacked, on the night of Sunday, November 16, towards Monday, November 17, areas of Ukraine located in the vicinity of the river border with Romania. The monitoring and radar surveillance systems of the Ministry of National Defense detected and tracked targets that evolved in the Ukrainian airspace, in the vicinity of Tulcea County. The MApN notified the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations, regarding the establishment of measures to alert the population in the north of the county (the area of ​​the Ismail locality).

At 2:30 AM, a RO-Alert message was sent. No unauthorized entries into national airspace were detected,” the Ministry of National Defense (MApN) announced on Facebook Monday morning.

MApN forces will carry out investigations today “in areas where risks may arise as a result of last night’s situation. Allied structures are also being informed in real time about situations at the border with Ukraine.”

“The Ministry of National Defense remains firm in condemning these attacks carried out by the Russian Federation against Ukrainian civilian targets and infrastructure elements, which are unjustified and are in serious violation of international law,” the source added.

According to the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (ISU), at 2:30 AM, the IGSU issued a Ro-Alert message for people in the northern part of Tulcea County, after the Air Force General Staff announced that multiple targets were approaching Romania’s border. Residents were warned about the possibility of falling objects from the airspace and advised to take safety and shelter measures.

More at the link.

The Donbas:

🔥 The special unit “Prymary” of the DIU continues to disable Russian air-defense systems, now in the Donbas region. Over the past two weeks, operators have struck:

• a Tor-M1 surface-to-air missile system,
• a 55K6 command post from an S-400 system,
• a 9S18M1-3 radar from a Buk-M3 system.

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— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 7:03 AM

Kostiantynivka:

Soldiers of the 93rd Mechanized Brigade “Kholodnyi Yar” have shown footage of Kostyantynivka, which the Russian occupiers are wiping off the face of the earth, showing no regard for human life.
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— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM

Donetsk Oblast:

The Martlet unmanned systems battalion of the 31st Mechanized Brigade struck a Russian BM-27 “Uragan” multiple rocket launcher system. The equipment was hit near the villages of Vilne Pole and Pryvilne in the Donetsk region, 15 kilometers from the line of contact.

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— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 4:44 AM

Russia:

Russia’s flagship oil price plunged to the lowest in over 2 1/2 years, as low as $36.61 a barrel, last week, with days to go until US sanctions are due to hit the nation’s two largest producers – Bloomberg reports.

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— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM

Kursk Oblast, Russia:

In the Kursk region, drones visited the “Zinkum” plant, which produces zinc and chemical materials for the military equipment, ammunition, and electronics of the Russian occupiers.

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— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 3:51 AM

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The homeless cats are very excited this morning as Denis arrived to refill the Hachiko feeding station in Chornobaivka 😻 This is next to the destroyed Kherson airport, and we have to move fast to avoid Russian drones.

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— Nate Mook (@natemook.bsky.social) November 15, 2025 at 10:09 AM

Open thread!