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  • One person killed, 19 wounded: Russian troops attacked a high-rise building in the Kyiv region

    One person killed, 19 wounded: Russian troops attacked a high-rise building in the Kyiv region

    On the night of 30 November, the enemy launched another missile strike on the residential and industrial sectors of Vyshgorod.

    Currently, 146 people have been evacuated from the high-rise building. As a result of the strike, one person was killed and six were injured. This was reported by the press service of the State Emergency Service.

    Firefighting operations are ongoing. More than 90 rescuers and 18 pieces of equipment are working at the scene.

    Local residents are receiving psychological assistance and support from the Red Cross Society.

    The attack caused a fire and partial destruction in the high-rise building: the flames engulfed apartments from the 1st to the 6th floor of the nine-storey building.

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on the brutal attack by the Russians. He said that Russia had attacked the city with drones. As a result of the shelling by Russian troops, a large number of residential buildings were damaged. As of now, it is known that there are casualties: 19 people were wounded, including children.

    ‘One person lost their life in this attack. My condolences to their family and friends. There are wounded in the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions. They also hit the Odesa, Sumy and Kherson regions. In total, there were 122 strike drones and two ballistic missiles overnight,’ he said.

    Such attacks occur daily. This week alone, the Russians have used nearly 1,400 strike drones, 1,100 guided aerial bombs, and 66 missiles against Ukrainians. According to the politician, this is why Ukraine’s resilience must be strengthened every day. Missiles and air defence systems are necessary, and it is also necessary to actively work with partners for peace. Real, reliable solutions are needed to help end the war.

    On 29 November, Russian troops attacked Kyiv and the surrounding region. Dozens of people were injured as a result of the shelling.

  • One woman killed and eight injured: known consequences of Russia’s attack on the Kyiv region

    One woman killed and eight injured: known consequences of Russia’s attack on the Kyiv region

    As a result of the attack on the Kyiv region on 29 November, 13 high-rise buildings and 9 private houses, 20 garages, and 24 vehicles were damaged.

    A local resident was killed and eight other citizens were injured. This was reported by the press service of the Kyiv region police.

    In the city of Brovary, seven high-rise buildings, four private houses, 14 vehicles, and 20 garages were damaged. A fire broke out in one of the high-rise buildings. Fifty-two people were evacuated, including three children.

    The fire has now been extinguished. Three citizens were injured, including a local resident who was hospitalised.

    In the Bucha district, a private house and seven cars caught fire. A private house and four apartment buildings were damaged. Two men suffered bodily injuries. The police station in the town of Vyshneve was also damaged.

    In the Obukhiv district, four private houses and three vehicles were damaged. A resident of the capital region was taken to hospital with injuries.
    A two-storey private house was damaged in the Fastiv district. Unfortunately, a 55-year-old woman was killed and a man was injured.

    Two high-rise buildings were damaged in Vyshhorod. A woman was hospitalised.

    Shelling of the Kyiv region on 29 November

    The Kyiv region was also attacked by Russian troops on 29 November. Two people were injured as a result of Russian shelling.

    At night, the enemy attacked the Brovary and Fastiv districts.

    As a result of the attack, a fire broke out in the city of Brovary, causing damage to the 8th and 9th floors of a nine-storey building. Two people were injured, and one person was taken to a medical facility.

    Rescuers also evacuated 52 people from the building, including three children.

    Private buildings and nearby parked cars were damaged in the city.

    A fire was extinguished in a garage cooperative, where 20 garages were damaged as a result of the enemy attack.

    We will remind you that the mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, stated that the western part of the capital was left without electricity as a result of the attack. Specialists are working to restore power.

  • Klitschko announced the number of dead and wounded as a result of the attack on Kyiv on 29 November

    Klitschko announced the number of dead and wounded as a result of the attack on Kyiv on 29 November

    There are already 15 victims in the capital as a result of a massive enemy attack.

    Eight of them are in hospitals. One man was killed. This was reported by the mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, on his Telegram channel.

    According to him, debris fell in an open area in the Obolonskyi district. In Solomyanskyi, according to preliminary information, debris fell near a residential building.

    The attack on Kyiv on 29 November – what are the consequences

    The western part of the capital was left without electricity as a result of the attack. Specialists are working to restore power.

    One person was killed in Kyiv as a result of the attack by Russian troops. Seven other Ukrainians were injured, including a child.

    In the Solomyanskyi district, debris fell on a 25-storey residential building, causing a fire. Parked cars were damaged.

    The Shevchenkivskyi district was also attacked. A 14-storey residential building was damaged. Apartments on the 4th and 5th floors were on fire.

    In the Dniprovskyi district, the Russians hit a 10-storey residential building, causing the destruction of the 6th and 7th floors. Three people were rescued from the 7th floor.

    In the Sviatoshynskyi district, a 3-storey residential building was hit. A fire broke out on the 2nd floor, and rescuers saved a child.

    In the Darnytskyi district, rocket debris fell in the courtyard of a nine-storey building. There is a fire on the 6th floor of the building. Emergency services are heading to the scene.

    In the Holosiivskyi, Solomianskyi, and Darnytskyi districts, fires broke out as a result of debris falling on non-residential premises and open areas.

    Earlier, Russian troops attacked Kyiv on 14 November. Russian occupiers struck residential areas of Kyiv with rockets and drones. Six people were killed and more than 35 were injured.

     

  • Shelling on 29 November: power outage in western Kyiv

    Shelling on 29 November: power outage in western Kyiv

    Russian troops attacked Kyiv on 29 November.

    The western part of the capital is without electricity. This was reported by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko on his Telegram channel.

    Energy workers will work to restore power supply.

    As Klitschko explained, debris hit a residential building at another address in the Darnytskyi district. All services are heading to the scene.

    In the Darnytskyi district, rocket debris fell in the courtyard of a nine-storey building. There is a fire on the 6th floor of the building.

    Emergency services are heading to the scene.

    In the Holosiivskyi, Solomianskyi and Darnytskyi districts, fires broke out as a result of debris falling on non-residential premises and open areas.

    The strike on Kyiv on 29 November – what are the consequences

    One person was killed in the attack by Russian troops in Kyiv. Seven more Ukrainians were injured, including a child.

    In the Solomyanskyi district, debris fell on a 25-storey residential building, causing a fire. Parked cars were damaged.

    The Shevchenkivskyi district was also attacked. A 14-storey residential building was damaged. Apartments on the 4th and 5th floors were on fire.

    In the Dniprovskyi district, the Russians hit a 10-storey residential building, causing the destruction of the 6th and 7th floors. Three people were rescued from the 7th floor.

    In the Sviatoshynskyi district, a hit was recorded in the entrance of a 3-storey residential building. A fire broke out on the 2nd floor, and rescuers saved a child.

    Russia had previously attacked Kyiv on 14 November. Russian occupiers struck residential areas of Kyiv with missiles and drones. Six people were killed and more than 35 were injured.

  • Hundreds of drones and missiles: Russians attacked Kyiv on 29 November and killed civilians

    Hundreds of drones and missiles: Russians attacked Kyiv on 29 November and killed civilians

    On 29 November, Kyiv came under attack by Russian troops.

    One person was killed. Seven more Ukrainians were injured, including a child. This was reported by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

    Rescuers managed to save four people, including a child and a person with reduced mobility. The combined strike caused damage to residential buildings.

    According to a Telegram channel post by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, fires broke out in the Holosiivskyi, Solomianskyi, and Darnytskyi districts as a result of debris falling on non-residential buildings and open areas.

    Some areas of the city are experiencing power outages.

    In the Darnytskyi district, rocket debris fell in the courtyard of a nine-storey building. There is a fire on the 6th floor of the building.

    Emergency services are heading to the scene.

    Shelling of Kyiv on 29 November – situation by district

    Solomyanskyi district: debris fell on a 25-storey residential building, causing a fire in the external insulation and partial destruction of the facade from the 1st to the 3rd floor. Parked cars were damaged. The fire has been extinguished. Medics provided assistance to two people at the scene.

    Shevchenkivskyi district: a 14-storey residential building was damaged. Apartments on the 4th and 5th floors were on fire. The fire was extinguished. Medical personnel provided assistance to one person at the scene.

    At another address, debris fell on a 17-storey residential building without causing a fire.
    A hit on a garage near a residential building in a private sector was also recorded. A fire broke out, and extinguishing operations are ongoing.

    Dniprovskyi district: a hit on a 10-storey residential building caused the destruction of 6-7 floors. The fire has been extinguished. Three people were rescued from the 7th floor, including a person with limited mobility. Demolition of the structure is ongoing.

    Sviatoshynskyi district: a 3-storey residential building was hit. A fire broke out on the 2nd floor, and rescuers saved a child. Another person sought medical attention. The body of a deceased person was recovered from the rubble. The fire has been extinguished, and the debris is being cleared.

    Shelling of the Kyiv region on 29 November – situation by district

    The Kyiv region was also attacked by Russian troops on 29 November. Two people were injured as a result of Russian shelling.

    At night, the enemy attacked the Brovary and Fastiv districts.

    As a result of the attack, a fire broke out in the city of Brovary, causing damage to the 8th and 9th floors of a nine-storey building. Two people were injured, and one person was taken to a medical facility.

    Rescuers also evacuated 52 people from the building, including three children.

    Private buildings and nearby parked cars were damaged in the city.

    A fire was extinguished in a garage cooperative, where 20 garages were damaged as a result of an enemy attack.

    Russia had previously attacked Kyiv on 14 November. Russian occupiers struck residential areas of Kyiv with missiles and drones. Six people were killed and more than 35 were injured.

  • Shelling of Kyiv on 14 November: how Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital

    Shelling of Kyiv on 14 November: how Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital

    Kyiv On 14 November, the city was again under heavy fire. Some of the air targets were shot down by the defence forces, but one missile still reached a residential area. According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, the body of another victim was found in a damaged building in the Desnianskyi district.

    According to current information, six residents of the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv have been killed. The search and rescue operation in the building is ongoing.

    The strike hit a five-story building, where the blast wave damaged the floors, destroyed apartments on several levels, and caused local fires. Rescue units arrived within minutes, beginning the evacuation of residents, searching for people under the rubble, and extinguishing fires. Medical personnel provided assistance directly at the building, as the number of injured increased with the discovery of the extent of the damage.

    In neighbouring buildings, the blast wave knocked out windows and damaged balconies and utilities. Residents of the area were frightened by the renewed shelling, but the quick work of the rescue workers prevented further casualties. State Emergency Service specialists conducted an initial inspection of the structures, identifying areas where there was a risk of further collapse. The local area was cordoned off, and residents of the most affected buildings were temporarily relocated to accommodation centres. Utility crews began to close damaged window openings, cover the roof, restore damaged networks and stabilise life support systems.

    Other services were also working in parallel. Law enforcement officers secured the perimeter to prevent people from entering dangerous areas and to control the operation of equipment. Specialists took photographs and collected data on the nature of the damage for further examination and possible compensation. Psychologists also arrived in the area to provide assistance to those who had experienced severe emotional stress, especially elderly people and families with children who were at home during the explosion.

    The shelling on 14 November – what help will residents receive

    The authorities have announced that a decision on the possibility of rebuilding the building will be made after a detailed survey has been completed. According to preliminary conclusions, the damage is significant, but some of the structures can be reinforced.

    Residents are promised assistance and compensation programmes, as well as help with temporary accommodation until the restoration work is completed. Emergency services continue to work at the site of the shelling, dismantling dangerous fragments, removing destroyed materials and preparing the building for further action.

    This attack is yet another reminder of how much Kyiv remains in a high-risk zone today. Air defence operations save a significant number of people every day, but some strikes still cause damage to residential areas.

    Despite the fear they have experienced, residents of the area are trying to support each other, helping rescuers, passing on information about missing neighbours, and bringing water and essential items to those who did not have time to take anything from their homes. Although the consequences of the shelling are still being dealt with, the city continues to live and strengthen its security systems to counter such threats in the future.

    We remind you that on 30 October, Russia also shelled Ukraine. The consequences of the strike in the Kyiv region and other regions have become known.

  • Strike on the Clear Energy thermal power plant: consequences of the Russian attack

    Strike on the Clear Energy thermal power plant: consequences of the Russian attack

    According to Clear Energy management, Russian drones struck a biomass-fired combined heat and power plant located in the Chernihiv region. The attack caused serious damage to the plant, affecting its operations and damaging critical infrastructure. However, the plant’s personnel remained unharmed.

    On the night of 9 November, three drones struck one of the main biomass CHP plants. The plant, commissioned in 2016, was the first large thermal power plant of its kind in Ukraine. The attack disrupted power generation and damaged equipment and critical engineering facilities at the plant. This was reported by Andriy Hrynenko, one of the co-founders of Clear Energy LLC, registered in Koryukivka, on his Facebook page.

    This is the first large-scale biomass plant in Ukraine, demonstrating the possibility of energy independence through local resources. The company has also developed a network of biomass and biogas facilities in various regions of the country and cooperates with foreign partners to develop alternative energy.

    Potential consequences for the power system

    Damage to the station could have serious consequences for the power system: firstly, a reduction in electricity generation in the region, which creates an additional load on other stations; secondly, the risk of disruption to heat supply for local consumers, especially in winter; thirdly, a lengthy restoration process due to the need to repair and replace damaged equipment.

    Company founder Andriy Hrynenko noted that the station was shut down after the attack to assess the damage and carry out repairs. The staff are safe, and work is currently underway to determine the extent of the damage. To reduce risks in the future, additional security measures and backup power generation systems are planned to be implemented.

    The attack on the Clear Energy thermal power plant demonstrates how vulnerable energy infrastructure is during military operations. Although there were no casualties, the destruction of the facility puts significant pressure on the region’s power grid and heat supply.

    Energy experts emphasise that such attacks are not accidental and require clear protective measures and rapid infrastructure restoration to ensure the stability of energy supplies.

    The Clear Energy TPP is a benchmark facility in the field of renewable energy.

    It is the first large-scale biomass plant in Ukraine, demonstrating the possibility of energy independence through local resources. The company has also developed a network of biomass and biogas facilities in various regions of the country and cooperates with foreign partners to develop alternative energy.

    Recall that an energy expert named the reasons for the evacuation of Kyiv.

  • Harsh winter of 2026: energy expert cites reasons for evacuation of Kyiv

    Harsh winter of 2026: energy expert cites reasons for evacuation of Kyiv

    Kyiv must be evacuated if homes are without heat for three days. This was announced by Alexander Kharchenko, director of the Energy Research Centre, in a comment to the Telegraph publication.

    The expert stressed that in the event of large-scale attacks on the capital’s thermal energy infrastructure, a situation may arise where it will be impossible to restore the operation of thermal power plants for several days. Under such conditions, the city will be faced with the need to take emergency measures, in particular, draining water from heating systems and beginning an organised evacuation of residents.

    Risks for the capital in the event of attacks on thermal power plants Kharchenko noted that Kyiv is extremely vulnerable in the event of damage to thermal power plants, as most buildings are connected to a centralised heat supply system. If the thermal power plant stops working, the water in the heating systems will cool down quickly without the circulation of the heat carrier, which can lead to the freezing of pipes and the subsequent destruction of the internal infrastructure of buildings. In such a situation, it will be almost impossible to restore the heat supply without a complete overhaul of the networks.

    According to the expert, a critical point is considered to be a three-day absence of heat in homes at an air temperature of around minus ten degrees Celsius and below. If there is no prospect of restoring the CHPP’s operation during this time, the city authorities must act immediately – begin the procedure of draining water from buildings to prevent the destruction of systems, and at the same time prepare a plan for the evacuation of the population. This is the only way to minimise large-scale losses and prevent catastrophic consequences for the capital’s housing stock.

    Three days – the deadline for making decisions Kharchenko stressed that procrastination in such a situation could be very costly. If we do not react in time and drain the water from the system, the heating pipes in the buildings will simply burst from the frost, making it impossible to even technically restore heat after the power supply is restored. Therefore, timely decision-making is key – three days without heat is the limit after which radical action must be taken.

    The expert stressed that this scenario is not being considered as a panic assumption, but as a practical plan of action in case of a repeat of massive Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. According to him, winter could be a serious test for Ukrainian cities, and the capital is no exception, so preparations for any developments must be thorough and timely. Kyiv, with its complex centralised heating system, cannot afford a prolonged shutdown of its thermal power plants, as the consequences of such a collapse would be much more serious than just temporary inconvenience.

    Heating season under threat

    The expert noted that the issue of Kyiv’s readiness for winter is particularly acute at present. Despite the preparations and repairs that have been carried out, the risk of attacks on key facilities remains high. Therefore, according to Kharchenko, it is important to have a clear plan of action in case of emergency to avoid chaos and save residents from a possible humanitarian crisis.

    He concluded that energy companies and city authorities must act in a coordinated manner, because even a short-term loss of heat at low temperatures poses a direct threat to people’s lives and health. If it is impossible to restore heating systems within a few days, the only option is evacuation, which must be organised quickly and clearly, without delays or mistakes.

    We will remind you that the head of the Ukrainian capital stated that almost all houses in Kyiv are connected to heating.

  • Mobilisation from 1 November is not for everyone: eligible men are again being granted deferrals

    Mobilisation from 1 November is not for everyone: eligible men are again being granted deferrals

    Deferment from mobilisation continues to be granted to men who are fit for military service. Seven categories of men are eligible for deferment on family grounds. Law No. 3543 ‘On Mobilisation’ contains a list of those who are not subject to compulsory conscription. This is stated in Article 23 of the draft law.

    From 1 November, mobilisation will not apply to all men who are fit for service. Now you need to submit documents to the Administrative Services Centre.

    Mobilisation 2025 and deferral from mobilisation for family reasons:

    • raising an orphan as a foster parent;
    • having three or more minor children (the father may not live with the mother, but must not have any alimony debts);
    • parents of children whose mother serves in the Armed Forces of Ukraine;
    • having a child under the age of 18 with any disability group, a seriously ill child, or an adult with disability group 1 or 2;
    • having relatives who have died or gone missing due to hostilities;
    • raising a child as a single parent;
    • caring for a seriously ill relative, spouse, or parents with a disability of group 1 or 2.

    Deferment from mobilisation is also possible for other categories, in particular for caring for parents, parents with many children, etc.

    What is mobilisation

    Mobilisation in Ukraine has been ongoing since 2022 due to the introduction of martial law. Mobilisation is a process that ensures the recruitment and readiness of forces, means, resources and internal reserves to solve a specific important task or carry out a mass campaign.

    Article 65 of the Constitution stipulates that the defence of the Fatherland, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine is the duty of Ukrainian citizens. Citizens perform military service in accordance with legislative norms. At the same time, certain law enforcement agencies and eligible citizens are granted deferrals, so the mobilisation process in Ukraine does not apply to everyone.

    It should be noted that, as volunteer Maria Berlinska has stated, the mobilisation of women will still take place in the future, as the ongoing war with Russia is depleting Ukraine’s human resources.

  • Shelling of Ukraine on 30 October: consequences of Russia’s attack in the Kyiv region and other regions

    Shelling of Ukraine on 30 October: consequences of Russia’s attack in the Kyiv region and other regions

    Russian troops continue to steadily attack Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure. On 30 October, towns and villages in the Kyiv region came under attack. Details were reported on Telegram by Mykola Kalashnyk, head of the Kyiv Military Administration.

    A 36-year-old woman was injured in the attack in Boryspil. She was hospitalised with thermal burns to her face and hands, and cuts to her forearms and lower legs.

    A fire was reported in a private house in the city. As a result of the attack, the windows of two multi-storey residential buildings and private houses were damaged, two cars were destroyed and four were damaged.

    Thanks to the coordinated work at the administrative borders of the region, six dozen enemy drones were destroyed.

    In total, seven private houses and a company building were damaged in the Boryspil district, and windows were broken in three high-rise buildings. Eight buses and nine cars were also damaged, and two cars were destroyed.

    In the Bila Tserkva district, one private house was damaged by the Russian strike.

    Shelling of Ukraine on 30 October

    Other cities also suffered from Russia’s attack on 30 October. Residents of Ladyzhyn in Vinnytsia region were left without heat and water. City Council Secretary Oleksandr Kolomiets said that inter-building water supply columns are currently being launched and technical water delivery is being organised. Specialists are preparing to launch an alternative heating system.

    Kindergartens in the city will not be operating at this time. Residents of the most affected buildings will be relocated.

    The head of the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Military Administration reported on Facebook that at dawn, the enemy launched a massive strike on critical infrastructure in the Carpathian region.

    The city of Burshtyn suffered perhaps the most severe attack. After the air raid sirens sounded in other regions, Russian invaders launched drones again at this location.

    Currently, two households are known to have suffered minor damage. Due to the massive attack, emergency power cuts have been introduced.

    In the Cherkasy region, according to the State Emergency Service, Russian aggression caused a fire on a farm. The fire engulfed 1,200 square metres of roofing. One animal died. There were no casualties among the population.

    In Zaporizhzhia, a hit on a dormitory was recorded. The enemy attacked the city with rockets and drones for several hours.

    Eleven people were injured, including six children under the age of six.

    A dormitory, high-rise buildings, and other private houses were destroyed, and infrastructure facilities were damaged.

    As a reminder, Russia fired drones at the Kyiv region. The attack damaged 80 apartments.