Here is how things stand on Saturday, November 15, marking day 360 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
**Fighting Escalates in Kyiv**
Russia launched “massive” attacks on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, killing at least six people in the Desnianskyi district, according to the city’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko on Telegram. At least 35 others were injured during the assaults.
The overnight attacks also caused damage to Azerbaijan’s embassy in Kyiv. In response, Azerbaijan summoned Russian ambassador Mikhail Yevdokimov to issue a “strong protest.” The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that an Iskander-type missile caused “complete destruction” to part of the embassy’s perimeter wall and damaged several other areas of the diplomatic compound. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
**Attacks on Southern Ukraine and Responses**
A Russian drone strike hit the coastal city of Chornomorsk in southern Ukraine, killing two people and injuring seven, according to Odesa Governor Oleh Kiper on Telegram.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “strongly” condemned Russia’s “large-scale missile and drone strikes” on Ukraine, as conveyed by his spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric.
Meanwhile, in the Russian border town of Yasnye Zori, a man injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on his car later died at the scene, reported Russia’s TASS news agency, citing the Belgorod district’s operational headquarters.
**Frontline Developments**
Russian troops have stepped up combat near the southeastern Ukrainian city of Orikhiv, attempting to make advances. However, the most intense fighting continues in the city of Pokrovsk, the national news agency Ukrinform reported, quoting a Ukrainian National Guard spokesman.
In Russia’s western Kursk region, a Russian military news outlet, Krasnaya Zvezda, reported that North Korean soldiers are assisting in clearing an unprecedented density of antitank and antipersonnel mines left behind by Ukrainian forces.
Additionally, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on Telegram that Russian forces shot down 216 Ukrainian drones overnight.
**Politics and Diplomacy**
At her weekly briefing, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued a stern warning to NATO, stating that if the alliance attacks Russia, Moscow would respond with “all its capabilities.”
Zakharova also reiterated Moscow’s claim of consistently advocating for a peaceful settlement to the war and expressed concern over U.S. “military methods” in the Caribbean Sea.
**Regional Security Cooperation**
Defence ministers from five major European NATO nations — Germany, France, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom — met in Berlin and pledged greater cooperation to counter drone incursions and other “hybrid threats” such as cyberattacks.
They emphasized their “unwavering support” for Ukraine in its war with Russia and confirmed their commitment to rebuilding their own militaries in response to growing threats.
In addition, Romania summoned the Russian ambassador to Bucharest, Vladimir Lipayev, following an alleged breach of Romanian airspace by Russian forces earlier this week.
**Military Aid Updates**
Italy approved its 12th package of military support for Kyiv, promising to assist Ukraine in overcoming its energy crisis this winter by sending generators.
Germany announced plans to increase military aid to Ukraine to €11.5 billion (approximately $13.4 billion) in 2026.
**Energy Security Efforts**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared that Kyiv is actively working on energy agreements with European countries, including Greece and Norway, to secure “guarantees of gas supply” ahead of the upcoming winter.
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Stay tuned for more updates as the situation develops.
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