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Russian forces conducted the largest set of missile strikes against Ukrainian critical infrastructure since the start of the war. Ukrainian Air Force Command spokesperson Yuriy Ignat reported on November 15 that Russian forces launched about 100 Kh-101
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Russian forces conducted the largest set of missile strikes against Ukrainian critical infrastructure since the start of the war.
Polish officials announced that a likely “Russian-made missile” landed in Poland within six kilometers of the international border with Ukraine.
Russian military commanders reportedly ignored existing plans for offensive operations in the Vuhledar direction and committed poorly trained reinforcements to costly assaults on Pavlivka.
Russian officials continued to set conditions to force the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to recognize Russian control over the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).
Russians are increasingly turning to various platforms on social media to express their dissatisfaction with mobilization problems.
Russian sources claimed that Ukrainian forces continued counteroffensives in the direction of Svatove and Kreminna.
Russian forces continued ground attacks near Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Vuhledar.
Premature reports of Ukrainian forces capturing territory on the left bank of the Dnipro River provoked backlash in the Russian information space.
Russian logistics routes from Crimea into southern Ukraine are likely highly degraded.
Russian forces are continuing to supply their diminishing supplies with Belarusian military equipment.
Russian officials continued to minimize the role of proxy officials in occupied territories in favor of Russian officials.
Interactive Map: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
This interactive map complements the static control-of-terrain maps that ISW daily produces with high-fidelity.
storymaps.arcgis.com
Ukrainian Army forms a new brigade
The Command Staff has decided to expand the 47th Assault Regiment to the size of brigade. All bureaucratic procedures regarding the expansion were recently completed, the unit will soon receive new…
militaryland.net
Overall, Russia suffered 630 KIA/WIA yesterday along with 10 tanks, 24 APC's, 10 artillery systems, 1 anti-air system, 9 trucks, and 14 UAV's destroyed by UKR forces.
Biden calls ’emergency’ meeting after missile hits Poland
Biden, who was awakened overnight by staff with the news of the missile explosion, called Polish President Andrzej Duda early Wednesday to express his “deep condolences” for the loss of…
www.mercurynews.com
It now appears that this event was probably an errant Ukrainian interceptor missile protecting Lviv and Yavoriv.
Still, this would not have occurred without the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February.
Barrage Of Russian Missiles Knocks Out Energy Facilities Across Ukraine
Russia launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine on November 15, hitting energy infrastructure facilities in scores of regions and plunging the capital and other cities into darkness.
www.rferl.org
14 Russian jets fired 112 missiles at Ukraine energy infrastructure across the country, killing 3 civilians.
The Zaporizhzhia Left Hook: How The Ukrainian Army Could Get Behind The Dnipro River And Roll Up Thousands Of Russian Troops
The Dnipro River is an opportunity for the Russians and the Ukrainians. But there are strong hints the Ukrainians are in the best position to exploit the opportunity.
www.forbes.com
A spearhead south from northern Zaporizhzhia Oblast could bisect Russian forces in southern Ukraine.
Biden asks for over $37 billion in emergency Ukraine aid
President Joe Biden is asking Congress to provide more than $37 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine
abcnews.go.com
This aid to Ukraine needs to be passed while Congress is still in its lame duck session.
EU launches military training mission for Ukraine’s armed forces
Up to 15,000 Ukrainian soldiers will be trained in different European member states as a part of the assistance mission.
While Ukraine has the most “battle-hardened” army in Europe right now, it is important not to dismiss the EU’s support.
