Russian Taganrog under attack: Explosions and huge fire from drones reported

"During the night of November 25, a series of powerful explosions occurred in Taganrog, which Russian sources linked to an alleged Ukrainian drone attack and air defense activity, according to Taganrog mayor Svetlana Kambulova.
In Taganrog, in Russia’s Rostov region, an air raid alert was declared during the night due to the threat of a drone attack." msn

Russian missiles 'rain down' in Kyiv

"A barrage of at least 22 Russian missiles targeted Ukraine

overnight, with at least one striking
the capital, Kyiv, in what the Ukrainian minister of energy called a massive attack on energy infrastructure.
Russia also fired overnight at least 460 drones, several of which flew into either Moldova or Romania, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said early on Tuesday." msn

Ukraine Tentatively Agrees To Trump-Backed Peace Plan, Sending Oil Sliding

"Ukrainian delegation has agreed to the United States' potential peace

plan, at a moment it's still being hotly debated, especially among the Europeans.
United States Army Secretary Dan Driscoll held secret talks on Monday with a Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates to follow up on this weekend’s talks with Ukraine in Geneva that were intended to move the Ukraine peace process forward.
Oil slides on the optimistic headline that Ukraine has tentatively agreed to the Trump-backed deal." 

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Ukrainian homes burn as Russian missiles hit Kyiv

"Russia launched a large-scale attack against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on Nov. 25,

targeting critical infrastructure and residential neighborhoods with Shahed drones and Kinzhal ballistic missiles.
Ukraine's Energy Ministry described Russia's overnight assault as "a massive combined attack" on energy infrastructure, striking energy facilities Kyiv, as well as in Kyiv, odesa, Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv oblasts." KI

5.0 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 123 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia

"A strong magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 264 km (164 mi) from Kamchatka, Russia, in the early afternoon of Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025 at 3.47 pm local time (GMT +11). The quake had a shallow depth of 46 km (29 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

Pakistani airstrike kills nine children – Afghanistan

"A late-night Pakistani airstrike on a home in the southern Afghan province of Khost has killed

at least nine children, a Taliban administration spokesman said on Tuesday.
The Khost bombing also killed a woman, and strikes in Kunar and Patrika injured four civilians, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stated on X.
“Last night at around 12 o’clock in the Gorbuz district of Khost province, in the Mughalgai area, the Pakistani invading forces bombed the house of a local civilian resident, Waliat Khan, son of Qazi Mir,” Mujahid said. “As a result, nine children [five boys and four girls] and one woman were martyred, and his house was destroyed.” RT

Mass power outages after giant hail and destructive winds hit south-east Queensland, Australia

"A powerful thunderstorm struck south-east Queensland on Monday, November 24, 2025,

generating giant hailstones, destructive winds and extensive power outages affecting over 150 000 homes.
A line of severe thunderstorms swept through south-east Queensland on Monday afternoon, dropping giant hail, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that left more than 150 000 properties without power
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) issued multiple severe thunderstorm warnings as the system tracked eastward from the Darling Downs toward the coast, intensifying over the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane metropolitan area." W

183 clashes on frontline over past day

"183 combat engagements between the Ukrainian

Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
Russian air strikes targeted the settlements of Velykomykhailivka, Havrylivka, and Orly in Dnipropetrovsk region; Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Vozdvyzhivka, Kosivtseve, Zaporizhzhia, and Rizdvianka in Zaporizhzhia region; and Naddniprianske in Kherson region.
Ukrainian aviation, missile troops, and artillery struck two clusters of enemy personnel, weapons, and military equipment, as well as another significant enemy target.In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, three clashes occurred; Russian forces carried out one air strike with three guided bombs and 187 artillery attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including three from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian forces repelled five Russian attacks near Vovchansk, Synelnykove, and toward Kolodiazne.
In the Kupiansk sector, four Russian attacks were repelled in the areas of Pishchane and Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked 15 times, attempting to advance near Shandryholove, Novoselivka, Hrekivka, Nadiia, Zarichne, and toward Stavky.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 15 assaults near Dronivka, Vyimka, Serebrianka, Siversk, and toward Zvanivka, Yampil, Zakitne.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces carried out 24 attacks near Oleksandro-Shultyne, Ivanopillia, Kleban-Byk, Yablunivka, Pleshchiivka, Poltavka, and toward Kostiantynivka, Stepanivka, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, 61 clashes occurred near Shahove, Nove Shahove, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Novoekonomichne, Molodetske, Filiia, Dachne.
In the Oleksandrohrad sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 13 attempts to breach defensive lines near Stepove, Krasnohirsk, Pryvilne, Pavlivka, Yehorivka, Zelenyi Hai, Vorone, Sosnivka, and toward Orestopil.
In the Huliaipole sector, 17 Russian attacks were repelled near Zelenyi Hai, Zatyshshia, Solodke, and toward Huliaipole, Pryluky, Varvarivka, Dobropillia.
In the Orikhiv sector, one Russian attempt to advance near Prymorske was repelled.
In the Prydniprovske sector, two unsuccessful Russian attempts near the Antonivskyi Bridge were repelled." Ukrin

Suicide bombers strike security force headquarters in northwestern Pakistan, killing three officers

"The attack took place in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, when security forces were preparing for the morning parade at the sprawling facility located in the heart of the city." msn

Russian military reportedly executes 5 Ukrainian POWs

"Five Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) were executed by Russian soldiers, Ukrainian mapping and analytical organization DeepState reported on Nov. 22.
Video footage posted by DeepState allegedly shows the moment Russian troops shot five Ukrainian soldiers as they were lying on the ground.
The organization says it is still investigating when and where the execution took place and has not yet named a location for the war crime." KI

Ukraine strikes Russian Shatura power plant in the Moscow region

"At least six people have been killed and 36 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine in the past day.
Russian forces launched 98 drones at Ukraine in overnight attacks, including around 60 Shahed drones. However, according to Ukraine's Armed Forces, 69 of them were either shot down or jammed.
Despite defence efforts, 27 of the drones targeted 12 locations.
Russian forces also used multiple rocket launchers and glide bombs. A drone strike on Dnipro, a city in central Ukraine, hit a residential building, injuring at least 15 people, including a child, according to local authorities. The strikes sparked fires in both private homes and apartment buildings." msn

2,200 NATO Troops Amass At Russian Border After Finland Launches ‘Northern Strike’

"Finland

has launched its biggest winter military exercise ever, and it's happening just 100
kilometers from Russia's border. Over 2,200 troops and 500 pieces of military equipment, including cutting-edge Polish rocket launchers, have gathered in the frozen region of Lapland for what's called Northern Strike 225.
This massive military drill represents a dramatic turning point for NATO's readiness in the Arctic, raising serious questions about stability in the region and how Russia will respond. The exercise takes place at the Rovajärvi training ground in early winter conditions, testing artillery systems and command networks in harsh Arctic weather." msn

Ukraine Hits Massive Russian Logistics Near Pokrovsk in Largest Strike Yet

"The air was thick with tension as Russian forces pushed through the heart of Pokrovsk. Once a stronghold against their advance, this strategic city is now ground zero for brutal urban combat. Ukrainian forces brace for a fight that could decide the fate of the entire eastern front.
The stakes couldn't be higher as every street, building, and alley becomes a battlefield." msn

Russia attacks Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast

"Five people, including two children, were injured in Russian aerial bomb attacks on the city of Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast." NV

Earthquake rumbles beneath the South Carolina ground early in the morning

"For the second time in November, an earthquake was recorded in South Carolina. The latest

seismic activity happened in the same part of the Palmetto State as the most recent round of confirmed tremors.
A 1.9 magnitude earthquake was confirmed in the Ladson area at 5:49 a.m. Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. That's about 20 miles from Charleston.
The tremors were well beneath the ground, as they were recorded more than 3 miles below the surface, USGS data shows." msn