90% of cruise missiles where downed in the overnight missile attack, but 12 power facilities were hit

Russia conducted a large-scale overnight attack on November 27-28, targeting Ukraine's critical infrastructure, particularly in the fuel and energy sectors, resulting in 12 confirmed strikes, Ukraine's Air Force reported. Despite significant challenges, Ukraine's air defense successfully intercepted approximately 90% of the Kalibr and Kh-101 cruise missiles, along with three guided aircraft missiles and 35 drones. Over 60 other enemy aerial targets reportedly disappeared from radar during the assault.

Ukraine's Air Force highlighted Russia's evolving tactics, including the extensive use of missiles and drones to overwhelm defenses in specific areas. Russian forces have adopted advanced measures such as deploying thermal and radar traps and integrating electronic warfare equipment directly onto missiles, complicating interception by Ukraine's primarily Soviet-era air defense systems. While Western air defense systems have proven more effective, their numbers remain insufficient to adequately protect Ukraine's vast infrastructure. Additionally, severe weather conditions, including fog and cloud cover, hindered the operations of Ukrainian fighter aircraft and mobile fire units during the attack.

The Air Force emphasized the critical need for continued international support to bolster Ukraine’s air defense capabilities and urged citizens to adhere to safety recommendations during attacks.

Russian forces attacked Kharkiv City and Kharkiv district this afternoon

Russian forces attacked Kharkiv’s Kyivskyi district and the village of Ruska Lozova on the afternoon of Nov. 28. According to the Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, the strike on Kharkiv occurred at 12:33, with no casualties reported so far. Specialized teams are on-site to assess the damage.

Minutes later, at 12:40, a missile hit near an educational institution in Ruska Lozova, a village in the Kharkiv district. Early reports also indicate no casualties from this attack. Investigations are ongoing.

A girl was born in the bomb shelter during Russian missile attack on Lutsk

A baby girl was born in the shelter of the Volyn Oblast Medical Centre during a Russian attack on Lutsk, according to the medical center. Both the mother and child are in good health.

A pregnant woman from Rivne Oblast arrived at the hospital with an emergency medical team. At 8:00 a.m., she gave birth to her first child, a baby girl weighing 3.03 kg and measuring 52 cm. The delivery was performed by obstetrician-gynaecologist Ihor Fedosiuk and midwife Iryna Zahoruiko in the hospital's specially equipped shelter.

The facility’s perinatal center, which is designed for safe childbirth during missile attacks, features a fully functional delivery room and operating theatre with all necessary equipment permanently stationed. Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, the shelter has facilitated 10 natural births and 10 caesarean sections.

Russian troops executed 5 Ukrainian POWs Novodarivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast

Russian forces executed five Ukrainian prisoners of war near Novodarivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast on November 24, 2024, according to the Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office. Criminal proceedings have been launched to investigate this violation of international law.

Reports indicate that six Ukrainian defenders were captured during active hostilities in the Polohy district. Of the six, five were executed by members of the Russian Armed Forces. Ukrainian law enforcement has identified a Russian military unit under investigation for involvement in the crime and has obtained video evidence of the incident.

The execution of POWs is a severe breach of the Geneva Conventions, constituting a grave international crime. Ukrainian authorities are treating the case as a violation of the laws and customs of war combined with premeditated murder.