Ukraine news LATEST: Evil Putin launches multiple strikes leaving one dead in Kyiv after humiliating Kherson withdrawal
RUSSIA has launched multiple missile attacks on critical infrastructure across Ukrainian cities, leaving one dead in the nation’s capital.
At least one person has been killed in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, with the city’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, confirming a body had been pulled out of a residential building that was hit in the central Pechersk district.
Missiles rained down on regions and parts of cities including the capital Kyiv, Lviv and Rivne in the west, Kharkiv in the northeast, Kryvyi Rih and Poltava in the centre, Odesa in the south and Zhytomyr in the north.
Putin’s forces battered energy facilities, forcing emergency shutdowns and plunging parts of the capital into darkness.
“Russian terrorists carried out another planned attack on energy infrastructure facilities. The situation is critical,” the deputy head of president’s office, Kyrylo Tymoshenko, said in a statement, adding “The situation in the capital is extremely difficult”.
Read our Ukraine-Russia live blog below for the latest updates…
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Winter weather to ‘provide additional challenges’ to Russian forces
The UK’s Ministry of Defence have claimed that the winter weather “will provide additional challenges to the already low morale of Russian forces”.
The Ministry Tweeted: “Winter will bring a change in conflict conditions for both Russian and Ukrainian forces. Changes to daylight hours, temperature and weather will present unique challenges for fighting soldiers.”
“The weather itself is likely to see an increase in rainfall, wind speed and snowfall. Each of these will provide additional challenges to the already low morale of Russian forces, but also present problems for kit maintenance,” they added.
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Russian strikes hit Lviv and Kharkiv say officials
Ukrainian cities of Lviv in the west and Kharkiv in the east were attacked by Russia on Tuesday, officials said, following strikes on the capital Kyiv.
“There are explosions in Lviv,” mayor Andriy Sadovy said in a statement on social media, calling on residents to stay in shelters.
And Kharkiv’s mayor, Igor Terekhov, confirmed there was a “missile attack” on the city.
He also pointed out the information about any casualties was being determined.
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Breaking: Ukraine announces emergency blackouts
Ukrainian authorities have announced emergency blackouts after Russian strikes on power grid.
A top official has described the situation as ‘critical’.
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Russia claims Ukraine ‘refusing to talk’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Ukraine is “refusing to talk” resulting in it being “hard to reach an agreement” during a press confrence at the G20 meeting.
According to Reuters, Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Lavrov had “stood near him and said a couple of sentences. That was the conversation,” after Lavrov claimed to have spoken to Scholz about Ukraine.
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Russia claims Ukraine ‘refusing to talk’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Ukraine is “refusing to talk” resulting in it being “hard to reach an agreement” during a press confrence at the G20 meeting.
According to Reuters, Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Lavrov had “stood near him and said a couple of sentences. That was the conversation,” after Lavrov claimed to have spoken to Scholz about Ukraine.
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Putin seen with mystery marks on his hand
Putin has been pictured with suspected bruises from an IV drip on the back of his hand – amid swirling rumours about the Russian president’s health.
Tyrant Vlad was seen attending a meeting with a regional governor at his state residence outside of Moscow.
On the back of his hand appeared to be a series of small bruises, possibly from an IV drip.
He was talking via video link with Altai Region Governor Viktor Tomenko from his house in Novo-Ogaryovo, 16 miles west of the Russian capital.
It comes just weeks after Putin was pictured with suspected IV track marks on the back of his hands, amid rumours he is suffering from cancer and crippling pain.
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Ukraine claims sniper took out Russian soldier from 1.7 MILES
Extraordinary footage captured the moment the Ukrainian sharpshooter reportedly took the shot from an impressive distance of 8,891ft.
The Office of Strategic Communications of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said the sniper came very close to taking the world record for the longest combat kill.
They said: “The occupier was eliminated by a precise shot of our special forces from a distance of 2,710 metres (8,891ft) – a distance that now ranks second in the world ranking, confirmed by the command of the Armed Forces.”
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‘Ukraine wants peace’
Speaking to the BBC, Oleksiy Goncharenko, a Ukrainian Member of Parliament said: “Ukraine wants peace, and we want peace more than any other nation in the world today because we’re suffering from this awful war.”
He went on to say there would need to be a lasting peace so that the world does not “become like a wild jungle with a predator hunting for peaceful nations”.
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Fifa issue plea for ceasefire
Fifa has issued a statement calling for a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine for the duration of the World Cup.
Speaking during a lunch with leaders of the G20, Gianni Infantino, said the World Cup offers a unique platform for peace.
The President said: “My plea to all of you, to think on a temporary ceasefire for one month for the duration of the World Cup, or at least the implementation of some humanitarian corridors or anything that could lead to the resumption of dialogue as a first step to peace.”
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Ukraine’s Minster of Defence accuses Russia of ‘genocide’
Taking to Twitter, Ukraine’s Minister of Defence, Oleksii Reznikov, accused Russia of “state-sponsored terrorism” and “genocide”.
He penned: “Russia’s war vs Ukraine has demonstrated many things to the world.
“Tragically, it has shown that genocide and state-sponsored terrorism haven’t been eradicated. But it has also shown that dignity still exists, that bravery has not disappeared & that there is still hope for justice.”
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Ukraine should decide when peace talks take place, NATO claims
It should be up to Ukraine when peace talks with Russia begin, according to NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.
“It is for Ukraine to decide what kind of terms are acceptable. It is for us to support them,” he said.
Stoltenberg added: “We should not make the mistake of underestimating Russia … They still control large parts of Ukraine … What we should do is strengthen Ukraine’s hand.”
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Invasion of Ukraine has “profound implications” for undermining sovereignty
World leaders heard from Ukraine President Vlodymyr Zelensky by video link.
The PM said the invasion of Ukraine has “profound implications” for undermining sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He said: “It is very simple – countries should not invade their neighbours, they should not attack civilian infrastructure and civilian populations and they should not threaten nuclear escalation.
“Surely these are things on which we can all agree.
“Secondly, the economic issues we should be focusing on today are made much, much worse by Russia’s actions.
“The weaponisation of energy and food is totally unacceptable.
“Two thirds of Ukraine’s grain goes to developing countries, yet Russia has destroyed grain stores and blocked shipments.
“It is harming the most vulnerable people around the world. And this has nothing to do with sanctions.”
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Russia claims Ukraine ‘refusing to talk’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Ukraine is “refusing to talk” resulting in it being “hard to reach an agreement” during a press confrence at the G20 meeting.
According to Reuters, Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Lavrov had “stood near him and said a couple of sentences. That was the conversation,” after Lavrov claimed to have spoken to Scholz about Ukraine.
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Russian losses surpass 82,000 Ukraine claims
Ukraine’s armed forces have claimed that Russian forces have lost a further 710 soldiers within the past 24 hours taking the total to over 82,000.
Ukraine also lost a further 13 tanks and 25 armoured combat vehicles.
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MoD release latest map to show situation in Ukraine
The UK’s Ministry of Defence have released the latest update to show the situation on the ground in Ukraine.
Russia continues to focus on the Donbas region following their recent loss of Kherson.
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Rishi Sunak announces £4.2bn plan to build five warships
The UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a £4.2bn plan to build five new warships as the country strengthens its security.
The PM said: “Russia’s actions put all of us at risk.”
He added: “As we give the Ukrainian people the support they need, we are also harnessing the breadth and depth of UK expertise to protect ourselves and our allies.
“This includes building the next generation of British warships.”
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UK’s MoD latest update
UK’s Ministry of Defence have claimed that Russian forces have “made the Azov Sea port town of Henichesk a ‘temporary capital’”.
The Ministry Tweeted: “By 12 November 2022, the Russian military had almost certainly completed the withdrawal of forces which had been holding territory west of the Dnipro River.
“With the abandonment of Kherson city, Russia has made the Azov Sea port town of Henichesk a ‘temporary capital’ of the occupied region. Russia will likely also redeploy military command units to the Henichesk area.
“The choice of this area as a command node hints at the priorities and concerns of Russian commanders as they consolidate their defences in southern Ukraine.”
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‘We have to find a way to return to the path of ceasefire’
India is yet to condemn Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine according to Reuters.
However, speaking at the G20 summit in Bali, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: “I have repeatedly said that we have to find a way to return to the path of ceasefire and diplomacy in Ukraine.”
He added: “The need of the hour is to show concrete and collective resolve to ensure peace, harmony and security in the world.”
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Zelensky claims more than 400 war crimes were committed
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky claimed investigators discovered more than 400 war crimes in areas of Kherson.
In his nightly video address on Sunday, Zelensky said: “Investigators have already documented more than 400 Russian war crimes. Bodies of dead civilians and servicemen have been found.”
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Putin bringing millions to ‘brink of starvation’
Vladimir Putin is bringing millions to the “brink of starvation” the EU says, as Russia committed “more than 400 war crimes” in Kherson.
European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will increase assistance to the world as Putin’s brutal war in Ukraine continues to send shockwaves through global food supplies
She tweeted: “Putin’s war is bringing millions to the brink of starvation. The EU continues to support food security worldwide. Today we are further increasing our food assistance by €210 million. This brings our investments to make food systems stronger close to €8 billion until 2024.”
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Kremlin – Grain talks with UN last week were ‘constructive’
Russia said on Monday that talks with the UN last week on a deal safeguarding the shipment of grain from Ukrainian ports had been “fairly constructive”
Speaking to reporters, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: “There were talks with the U.N. last week, fairly constructive talks. We have our interest in this deal, which was originally part of the whole mechanism of the deal.”
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Zelensky delivers address at G20
Zelensky has delivered an address to world leaders at the G20 summit in Bali.
He said: “To liberate Ukrainian land, we will have to fight for a while longer.
“Ukraine should not be offered to conclude compromises with its conscience, sovereignty, territory and independence.
“Russia must re-affirm the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
“Ukraine’s control over all sections of our state border with Russia must be restored.”
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NATO warns not to underestimate Russia
Nato secretary general Jens Stoltenberg warned nations not to “underestimate” Russia during a joint news conference with Dutch government officials.
He said: “We should not make the mistake of underestimating Russia. The Russian armed forces retain significant capabilities, as well as a large number of troops.
“The coming months will be difficult. Putin’s aim is to leave Ukraine cold and dark this winter. So we must stay the course.”
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Russian conscript beaten to death by Putin’s private army
Some members of Putin’s brutal private army are believed to have beaten a Russian conscript to death using a sledgehammer after he joined the Ukraine army.
Convicted murderer Yevgeny Nuzhin, 55, is seen being smashed in the face with a sledgehammer in a barbaric uncensored video in what is deemed an extrajudicial killing by the notorious Wagner group.
He is thought to have been killed “for treachery”.
In September there had been reports that the convicted killer had defected to Ukraine soon after arriving to fight for Vladimir Putin at the front.
He spoke on video at the time saying he had felt like “cannon fodder” in the Russian forces.
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‘Russia is a long way from giving up’
Ben Wallace, the UK’s Defence Secretary, has claimed that despite Ukraine’s “momentum” the Russian army is a “long way” from giving up.
Ben Wallace told Times Radio: “Ukraine has momentum. It’s not big step momentum, but nevertheless, the direction of travel is is with the Ukrainians.”
“No one is underestimating Russia. Russia is a long way from giving up.”
