Russian occupiers are still in Ukraine, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces are actively knocking out the enemy, making it clear that they do not belong here. Thus, our military continues to advance in the Melitopol direction.
What is the situation at the front, in diplomacy and military assistance from partners – read in the text 24 channels.
See also: The Armed Forces of Ukraine gained a foothold on the left bank of the Kherson region: chronology of 632 days of war
23:43, November 18
Promotion in the South
Ukrainian defenders moved the invaders to a distance of 3 to 8 kilometers from the Dnieper on the left bank of the Kherson region.
“Therefore, mortar crews no longer reach the right bank,” said Natalya Gumenyuk, head of the joint press center of the Southern Defense Forces.
23:35, November 18
The Kyiv Air Defense Forces reported that air defense is operating in the region. Actually, our Air Force shoots down Russian Shahed-type drones. It was known that the occupiers had released several groups of drones.
23:27, November 18
American President Biden said that assistance to Ukraine is an investment in US security. According to him, both Putin and Hamas are fighting to wipe out the neighboring democracy from the face of the earth.
“America cannot and will not allow this to happen. For the sake of our own national security interests – and for the good of the whole world,” the leader emphasized.
22:28, November 18
In the battles for Ukraine in the Bakhmut direction, Georgian volunteer Nika Gelenidze died. He was born in the city of Poti in western Georgia.
22:22, November 18
SBU sniper destroyed the invader from a distance of 3.8 kilometers
The department itself reported this.
The SBU sniper set a world record for the most effective shot. He hit a Russian soldier from an incredible distance of 3,800 meters. The previous record was 3540 meters,
– the message says.
The Ukrainian rifle “Lord of the Horizon” provided a well-aimed shot.
20:43, November 18
20 occupiers deserted in Krynki in the Kherson region
The General Staff reported that about 20 servicemen of the Russian occupation forces deserted from the 144th separate motorized rifle brigade of the Russian armed forces.
20:28, November 18
Zelensky addressed the Ukrainians
He informed that the National Security and Defense Council had imposed sanctions against almost 40 Russian legal entities and more than 100 individuals.
The closer we get to winter, the more Russian attempts to make the strikes more powerful. It is important for all of us in Ukraine to be one hundred percent effective. With all the difficulties. Despite all the fatigue. Despite all attempts to weaken Ukraine,
– the president emphasized.
20:09, November 18
Only 10–15% of the personnel remained in the Russian assault detachments
This was announced by the speaker of the Tauride Defense Forces, Alexander Shtupun. Due to losses, the Russians are creating new units.
19:47, November 18
The Main Intelligence Directorate denied the Russian fake about the Ukrainian Armed Forces pilot going over to the enemy’s side.
The flight was allegedly organized by Alexey Voevoda, a Ka-52 helicopter pilot. However, there is no evidence.
According to Andrei Yusov, this is a belated IPSO – this is how the occupiers react to the mass surrender of their fighters.
18:38, November 18
In the Lugansk region, the car of high-ranking officials of the “Ministry of Internal Affairs of the LPR” was blown up
The UAZ “Patriot”, in which police lieutenant colonel Vladimir Pakholenko (“deputy chief”) and police lieutenant colonel Oleg Shumilov (“deputy minister”) were in, caught fire at one of the checkpoints in Kremennaya. Occupants in the hospital.
18:00, November 18
Putin spoke cynically about Ukraine
Until 2014, he allegedly could not imagine that Russia could attack Ukraine.
17:08, November 18
Zelensky introduced sanctions against traitors
They concern Azarov, Tabachnik, Tsarev, Aksenov, Pasechnik and Russian companies.
15:20, November 18
Russians are clearing villages near Mariupol in search of pro-Ukrainian population.
15:11, November 18
The Ukrainian Armed Forces on the left bank burned the Solntsepek.
14:55, November 18
In the Kherson region they will intensify mobilization, they will look for draft dodgers there.
14:52, November 18
The invaders hit Kherson, a volunteer was wounded.
14:30, November 18
It became known that the deceased Minister of Internal Affairs Denis Monastyrsky decided to issue weapons to civilians at the beginning of a full-scale war.
This risky decision was made so that Ukrainians could defend their country.
13:40, November 18
Russia attacked Zaporozhye with three missiles
Russian occupiers attacked the Kamyshevakh community of Zaporozhye with three missiles. The police reported that:
as a result of the first two enemy hits, four local residents were injured and a residential building caught fire; then police and rescuers arrived at the scene; then the Russians attacked for the second time – two employees of the State Emergency Service were killed, three more were injured of varying degrees of severity.
13:22, November 18
Which energy facility was damaged by the Russians in the Odessa region?
The head of the board of Ukrenergo, Vladimir Kudrytsky, said that Ukrainians must maintain information silence. Therefore, the official did not say which facility was damaged by the occupiers. He noted that this is an object of regional importance.
I can say that this is an object of regional importance. Today’s attack will obviously not affect the stability of the power system,
– assured Kudritsky.
12:32, November 18
What is the main task of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the left bank of Kherson?
Representative of the Joint Coordination Press Center of the Defense Forces of the South of Ukraine Natalya Gumenyuk named the main task of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the left bank of the Kherson region.
According to her, our military not only wants to liberate our lands, but first of all, to protect the residents of the right bank of the Kherson region from shelling.
11:31, November 18
In the Odessa region, thousands of people are without electricity
In the Odessa region, due to an attack by the enemy “Shahed” on an energy infrastructure facility, 2 thousand families were left without electricity. DTEK assured that power engineers are already restoring power supplies.
11:10, November 18
Details of the attack on Odessa region
Speaker of the Ukrainian Volunteer Army South Sergei Bratchuk said that in the Odessa region, one enemy drone of the “Shahed” type hit an energy infrastructure facility.
According to the speaker, quite a lot of drones were in the air for a long time. After all, the enemy launched an attack on the evening of November 17th.
Such actions are perhaps a certain “test of the pen” to further increase the intensity of strikes and attack energy and critical infrastructure facilities,
– noted Bratchuk.
09:43, November 18
The enemy damaged infrastructure buildings in the Chernihiv region
As a result of the Shahed attack in the Chernihiv region, infrastructure buildings were damaged. Operational Command North reported that there is no information about the dead or wounded.
09:31, November 18
The Ukrainian Armed Forces hold positions on the left bank of the Dnieper
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that the Defense Forces hold positions on the left bank of the Dnieper and repelled 12 enemy attacks. Also, our military continues to advance in the Melitopol direction.
09:14, November 18
Sergeant’s Day is celebrated in Ukraine
Vladimir Zelensky addressed sergeants and foremen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sergeant Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Supreme Commander-in-Chief said that sergeants are a reliable support for our commanders and always help Ukrainian soldiers and sailors.
Zelensky congratulated the sergeants and foremen on their professional day: watch the video
08:35, November 18
In Zaporozhye, Russia hit infrastructure facilities
Russia attacked the Zaporozhye region with Shaheds. Our military shot down 4 out of 8 drones. The Zaporozhye Police Department said that as a result of the attack, a fire broke out at infrastructure facilities. There is no information about casualties.
08:27, November 18
Enemy Shaheeds hit an energy infrastructure facility
Russian invaders in the Odessa region hit an energy infrastructure facility and damaged an administrative building.
A fire broke out there, which was quickly contained. One civilian employee was injured and was hospitalized.
By the way, the Southern Defense Forces clarified that they shot down 8 drones: one each in the Odessa and Kherson regions, 6 in the Nikolaev region.
07:59, November 18
How many drones did Russia attack at night?
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that on the night of November 18, Russia launched 38 Shahed-type kamikaze drones from the Kursk region and Primorsko-Akhtarsk across Ukraine. Of these, our military destroyed 29 drones.
07:41, November 18
The Ministry of Internal Affairs spoke about the tragic day of Monastyrsky’s death
The current head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Igor Klimenko, explained why the deceased Denis Monastyrsky decided to fly by helicopter on the day of the tragedy.
He should be in Izyum to reward the National Guard. Then he was supposed to go to the Donetsk region, then to Dnepropetrovsk. Then, remember, an enemy missile also hit a residential building and he wanted to visit this place. So he flew in a helicopter
– said the current head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Igor Klimenko.
The official noted that moving by helicopter is a little faster.
07:09, November 18
ISW commented on the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the left bank of Kherson
Analysts at the American Institute for the Study of War said that Ukraine is creating bridgeheads on the left bank of the Kherson region.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine explained that one of the main operational tasks of Ukraine’s ground operations on the eastern bank is to prevent Russian troops from shelling civilians on the western bank of the Kherson region.
05:30, November 18
All drones shot down near Kyiv
The Kyiv city military administration said that the enemy launched drones across Kyiv from the south. They attacked Kyiv from the northern direction.
Despite all the enemy’s maneuvers, our defenders shot down all the enemy’s air targets, and there were almost 10 of them, on the approaches to Kyiv.
According to preliminary data, there were no casualties or destruction in the city.
04:22, November 18
In Kyiv and mainly in the North of Ukraine, alarm was again heard due to the threat of the use of ballistics. However, over time there were interruptions.
02:43, November 18
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine
The occupiers attacked Ukraine massively, but our air defense worked. In particular, First Deputy Air Defense Forces Sergei Tyurin confirmed the work of air defense in the Khmelnitsky region. In addition, air defense operated in Kyiv.
In addition, the night before, explosions were heard in Zaporozhye.
00:10, November 18
Explosions were heard during an air raid in the Khmelnitsky region. They were heard in the Starokonstantinov area. The Ukrainian Air Force asked city residents to take shelter.
00:08, November 18
The head of the press service of the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, Pyotr Yatsenko, said that Russia has actually frozen the prisoner exchange process since the summer.
According to him, Russia is trying to undermine our society with such actions, because in Russia our prisoners are kept in much worse conditions than the occupiers in Ukraine.
2023-11-18 21:50:00
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