Eleven people dead including a child, two more might be trapped under rubble in Hlukhiv, Sumy oblast after Russian attack

A Russian strike on a temporary accommodation facility in Hlukhiv, Sumy Oblast, late on November 18, killed at least eleven people, including a child.

Local authorities report that the attack caused significant destruction, with individuals potentially still trapped beneath the rubble. Emergency services are actively working at the site to rescue survivors and assess the full extent of the damage.

The Sumy Oblast Military Administration, Prosecutor's Office, and State Emergency Service of Ukraine have confirmed the incident and are coordinating efforts in response to the tragedy.

Putin updates Russia's nuclear doctrine after US allows strikes deep into Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on November 19 updating Russia’s nuclear doctrine. The revised policy outlines specific conditions under which Russia might resort to nuclear weapons, including the launch of ballistic missiles targeting Russian territory.

The doctrine also considers acts of aggression against Russia or its allies by non-nuclear states, if supported by a nuclear power, as a joint attack warranting a nuclear response. Additionally, nuclear weapons may be used in the event of a "critical threat" to the sovereignty or territorial integrity of Russia or Belarus.

The decision to use nuclear weapons remains solely with the Russian president. The document emphasizes that Russia’s readiness to deploy such weapons serves as a key element of its deterrence strategy.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned that the use of Western non-nuclear missiles by Ukraine against Russia could trigger a nuclear response under this new doctrine. The update follows the U.S. decision to allow Ukraine to use American-supplied weapons for strikes within Russian territory, further escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.

Russian nighttime drone attack on Zaporizhzhia left over 15,000 consumers without electricity

Over 15,600 consumers in Zaporizhzhia remain without electricity following a nighttime Shahid drone attack, according to Ivan Fedorov, Head of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration.

The attack initially disrupted power for more than 17,600 consumers, but utility workers have managed to restore electricity to nearly 2,000 households. Despite these efforts, heating has also been cut off in 677 buildings, compounding the challenges for residents.

"Work to restore power is ongoing," Fedorov assured, highlighting the continuous efforts of power engineers and utility services to address the damage.