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Ukrainian Perspective: Invasion of Ukraine: November 29th, 2025
2025-11-30
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.
[Korrespondent] 21.20 At the end of December, the occupiers plan to officially open the so-called "restored building" of the Mariupol Drama Theater, the city council of Ukrainian Mariupol reports. The performances are scheduled for December 27. These premieres will cynically be played at the site of one of the greatest tragedies.

20.34 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced in an evening video address on Saturday, November 29, that he would sign decrees on new sanctions the next day. These are sanctions, joint with partners, so that "the world puts pressure on the aggressor exactly as needed to weaken Russia's ability to wage war."

19.20 In Mykolaivka, Kramatorsk district, Donetsk region, a hostile drone damaged the building of a fire and rescue unit. This was reported on Saturday, November 29, by the press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. It is reported that rescuers and equipment were not injured. Despite the threats, the State Emergency Service units continue their service and help people.

18.33 After another strike by the Ukrainian Defense Forces on the Russian city of Novorossiysk, Kazakhstan began to urgently look for ways to redirect oil exports, the press service of the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan reports.

18.10 The Center for National Resistance reports that the occupiers are restricting the access to medical services for holders of “DPR� passports. The occupation administration is using outdated Russian decrees as cover, although the new rules are the same - without a Russian passport, you simply won't be treated.

16.55 Since the beginning of the day, the total number of combat clashes along the entire front line is 157. In the Pokrovsky direction today, the enemy attacked the positions of our defenders 56 times. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in an operational summary as of 16:00 on Saturday, November 29.

16:30 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about the report of the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal on Saturday, November 29.

"Several key elements. It is time to change the basic documents on the defense of Ukraine, in particular the defense plan of our state. The course of hostilities has demonstrated what exactly should become the updated priorities. It was agreed that Denys would prepare detailed proposals for changes and submit them to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine for approval. The Minister of Defense also reported on business trips to Mykolaiv and Kherson regions, protection measures. We separately discussed the protection of critical infrastructure and the allocation of relevant resources," the report says.

14.53 In the village of Mezhova, during a night shelling, a Russian guided aerial bomb (KAB) hit the largest educational institution in the community - Mezhova Lyceum No. 1. This was reported on December 29 by the Department of Humanitarian Policy of the Dnipro City Council. It is noted that the lyceum, where about 450 children studied, was completely destroyed.

14 20 SeaBaby drones of the Security Service of Ukraine hit two sanctioned oil tankers KAIRO and VIRAT in the Black Sea, belonging to the shadow fleet of the Russian Federation. This was reported by Ukrinform on November 29, citing a source in the SBU. It is noted that this was a joint operation of the 13th Main Directorate of Military Counterintelligence of the SBU with the Naval Forces of Ukraine. After the hits, both tankers received critical damage and were actually taken out of service. During the attack, the sanctioned vessels were empty - they were heading for loading at the port of Novorossiysk.

13.22 As a result of a Russian air strike, the territory of a cemetery in the Saltivskyi district of Kharkiv was damaged. This was reported by the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office on November 29. It is noted that the previous evening, the Russians carried out an air strike on Kharkiv. In the Saltivskyi district, a hit was recorded on the territory of a cemetery: monuments, graves, and road surface were damaged.

13.07 On the morning of November 29, unmanned boats completely disabled the mooring device of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) Marine Terminal in Novorossiysk, as a result of which the shipment of oil was stopped. This was reported by the Astra Telegram channel with reference to the CPC press service. The consortium stated that the attack by unmanned boats significantly damaged the CPC's remote mooring device, stating that it is beyond repair. The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council, Andriy Kovalenko, also reported that sea drones managed to destroy one of the three oil loading berths of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium in the Novorossiysk area.

12.50 The number of people injured in the Russian attack on Kyiv has risen to 37. Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced this on November 29. According to him, 15 injured people are currently in hospitals. Two people have died.

12.38 As a result of the massive Russian attack on November 29, damage was recorded in four districts in the Kyiv region. The State Emergency Service reported this, publishing photos of the consequences of the shelling. As of 11:00, 33 locations with destruction were recorded in the Obukhiv, Fastiv, Buchanan, and Brovar districts. One person died, eight were injured.

12.20 Russian troops attacked energy infrastructure facilities in Kyiv, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Poltava and Kharkiv regions with missiles and drones. This was announced by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko on November 29.

11.25 Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine on the night of November 29, using 36 missiles of various types and 596 drones. Air defense forces shot down most of the enemy targets. This was reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to preliminary data, as of 10.30, air defense forces shot down/suppressed 577 air targets:

558 enemy Shahed, Gerbera type UAVs (other types of UAVs);
1 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missile;
12 Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles;
4 Iskander-M ballistic missiles;
2 Kh-59/69 guided aircraft missiles.
Missile hits and 35 strike drones were recorded at 22 locations, as well as the fall of downed aircraft (debris) at 17 locations.

10.41 After a massive Russian attack in Kyiv, 500,000 consumers were left without electricity, and about 100,000 in the region. This was reported by the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine on November 29. It is noted that the enemy carried out a massive missile and drone strike on energy infrastructure facilities in Kyiv, as well as in Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Poltava and Kharkiv regions.

10.20 Russian troops attacked energy infrastructure in Chernihiv with a strike drone, causing a fire. This was reported by the head of the Chernihiv OAO, Vyacheslav Chaus.

9.56 Over the past 24 hours, 311 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded at the front. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on November 29. The missile troops and artillery of the Defense Forces struck the area of ​​concentration of personnel, weapons and military equipment and two artillery units at Russian positions.

9.07 In the Troitsky community of Pavlohrad district, an 83-year-old woman was injured in an attack by Russian drones, and houses, a gas pipeline, and a power line were damaged. This was reported by the acting head of the Dnipropetrovsk OVA, Vladyslav Gaivanenko, on November 29.

8.39 Russian troops have been massively attacking Kyiv with drones and missiles since night. As a result of the shelling, two people died, the number of wounded increased to 13 people. This was reported by the KMVA on November 29. It is noted that one child is among the wounded. Later, Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko reported that the number of wounded increased to 15 people.

8.10 As a result of the Russian attack, Fastiv, Kyiv region, was cut off from power. This was reported by the head of the regional state administration, Mykola Kalashnyk, on November 29. According to him, the consequences of the Russian attack were recorded in 5 districts of the region. In the Brovary district, six high-rise buildings were damaged. In one of them, the floors between the 8th and 9th floors were destroyed. 52 people were evacuated from the building, including three children.

7.47 Over the past 24 hours, the Defense Forces of Ukraine killed and wounded 910 Russian occupiers. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on November 29. It is noted that the total combat losses of the Russian invaders from 24.02.22 to 29.11.25 were approximately 1,171,700 people.

06.05 For the second time in the night, the sounds of explosions were heard in the capital. Kyiv is being attacked by a second massive wave of drones. Air defense is working on the enemy "shaheeds". In the Obolonsky district, a drone damaged residential buildings in the private sector - in several locations. This was reported by the head of the KMVA, Timur Tkachenko.

05.36 Nine locations have been recorded with the consequences and damage from the attack on Kyiv on the night of Saturday, November 29. The State Emergency Service provided operational information regarding the enemy shelling of the capital. One person was killed. Seven people were injured, including a child. Emergency workers managed to save four people, including a child and a person with limited mobility.

04.48 As a result of the night Russian shelling in Brovary on Saturday, November 29, a high-rise building and a private house were damaged. The roof of one of the local shopping centers was also damaged. At least three people were injured, including one person hospitalized. This was reported by the mayor of Brovary, Ihor Sapozhko.

04.19 On the night of Saturday, November 29, two drones were spotted in the airspace of the Republic of Moldova, crossing the border from Ukraine. This incident led to the temporary suspension of air traffic and increased security measures in the region.

03.50 In Kyiv, one person has been confirmed dead during a nighttime Russian attack that occurred on Saturday, November 29. The number of injured has increased to seven, including a child, the Kyiv City Military Administration reports.

02.20 A Ukrainian delegation has left for the United States for talks with representatives of President Donald Trump's team. The delegation includes Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and First Deputy Foreign Minister Serhiy Kyslytsia. The main topic of discussions will be the peace plan proposed by the Trump administration.

01.48 Kyiv city authorities have released the first data on the consequences of the Russian attack on the capital. There is information about at least six locations with damage in different areas of the city. This is residential infrastructure - multi-storey buildings and the private sector. There are victims. There were also reports of emergency power outages due to the attack on energy facilities in the capital.

01.28 In Kazan, the capital and largest city of the Republic of Tatarstan, on the night of Saturday, November 29, powerful explosions were heard, according to local sources. As a result of the explosions and bright flashes, the city was in a complete blackout.
01.01 A series of explosions were heard in Kyiv and the region on the night of November 29. The region was attacked by enemy drones. There is damage to a residential high-rise building, and there are consequences of an enemy attack in two locations in Kyiv. This was reported by the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Timur Tkachenko

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