Trump States That Airspace Above, Around Venezuela Is Closed Amid Escalating Tensions

"President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that airspace above and around Venezuela is effectively closed. The announcement comesjust days after the president stated that land-based strikes on Venezuelan drug-trafficking organizations would begin shortly.
“To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY,” Trump announced in a Truth Social post early Saturday morning."
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Zelensky's Sacked Top Aide 'Escapes' To Front-Line To 'Hide' From Corruption Investigators

"Andriy Yermak, the man who until just over 24 hours ago was Zelensky's right hand man

and the president's top most powerful aid as chief of staff, and Ukraine's appointed chief negotiator with the US on the peace process, is going to the front lines, apparently to "fight".
After his home and offices were raided by Ukraine's anti-corruption investigators Friday related to the ongoing massive energy sector kickback scandal, Yermak announced by text message to The New York Post, "I’m going to the front and am prepared for any reprisals." He followed with, "I am an honest and decent person."
The Post added further, "He then apologized if he no longer answers calls. He did not say when or how he intended to go to the frontlines of the war against Russia." Interestingly, when the teams of NABU and SAP agents searched his office on Friday, this was just meters away from President Zelensky's own office." ZeroHedge

Strong and shallow M6.6 earthquake hits near Sinabang, Indonesia

"A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.6 struck near Sinabang, Indonesia, at 04:56 UTC. The agency is reporting a depth of 25.4 km (15.8 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. According to the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (IOTWMS), there is a potential tsunami threat to countries bordering the Indian Ocean." W

Tropical Cyclone Senyar kills more than 300 across Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand

"A low-pressure area developed over the Strait of Malacca and gradually organized into
Cyclonic Storm Senyar. The rare low-latitude system made landfalls in northern Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia, producing extreme rainfall and catastrophic flooding across Indonesia, Malaysia, and southern Thailand. At least 316 people were killed and thousands displaced before Senyar weakened into a low-pressure remnant." W

First US ATACMS Strike Flattens Russian Airbase 180 Km Inside Russia

"Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed its first publicly acknowledged ATACMS strike under the Trump administration, targeting military sites roughly 180 kilometers inside Russia. “The use of long-range strike capabilities, including systems such as ATACMS, will continue,” the General Staff stated, signaling a major shift in Ukraine’s military operations.
This represents a milestone in Ukraine’s strategic doctrine. The attack also marks the Trump administration’s de facto approval for long-range strikes, ending months of restrictions." msn

Mystery Blasts Rock Russia-Linked Oil Tankers Off Turkey’s Coast

"Explosions rocked two tankers sanctioned for carrying Russian oil, the latest in a spate of blasts on such vessels, sparking a rescue operation off Turkey’s Black Sea coast.

The 900-foot Kairos was en route from Egypt to Russia when it suffered a blast and caught fire, according to Turkish authorities. Emergency response vessels managed to evacuate the 25 crew members. Meanwhile, the 820-foot Virat began spewing heavy smoke from its engine room after being hit at a point farther east along the coast. The 20 personnel on board were in good condition, authorities said.
The exact cause of each of the explosions was unclear but Turkey’s transport minister said he had been informed they were the result of “external impact.”
“It can be a mine or a drone or a sea drone. These are all possible,” Abdulkadir Uraloglu said in a television interview." WSJ

Shahed drone factory goes up in flames in Tatarstan as Alabuga facility burns

"A major fire broke out in the Alabuga Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Tatarstan, where production facilities linked in particular to the manufacturing of strike drones are located.

Russian local media reported a serious fire at a battery warehouse in the Alabuga SEZ in Tatarstan. The blaze covered an area of about 1,000 square meters.
According to regional emergency services, more than 300 people left the premises without assistance from rescuers, and the evacuation was carried out in an orderly manner.
Fire crews were working at the scene, tasked with containing the blaze across a large area due to the nature of the stored materials.
According to preliminary information, the fire broke out on the grounds of one of the facilities used in assembling unmanned systems, including Shahed-type drones that Russia actively employs in strikes on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure.
Ukrainian Defense Forces have carried out strikes on Russian facilities involved in producing components for Kalibr missiles and Shahed drones, including the VNIIRE-Progress plant in Cheboksary, which manufactures navigation equipment and parts for cruise and ballistic missiles." RSB

Russia Is Sending Troops to Venezuela

"Russia is now sending troops and advanced military systems to Venezuela in support of

Nicolás Maduro, creating one of the most intense geopolitical moments in the Caribbean in years. ... Russian advisors, air-defense platforms, and fighter jets are arriving in the country, .... the United States is responding with aircraft patrols, naval deployments, and strategic movements near the region." msn

157 clashes on frontline

"Since the beginning of the day, 157 clashes have occurred between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian forces have already used six glide aerial bombs and carried out 60 artillery strikes, three of which involved multiple rocket launchers.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the invaders attacked Ukrainian positions six times near Vovchansk, Vovchanski Khutory, and Kolodiazne, toward Kutkivka. Two clashes are ongoing.

In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled seven enemy assaults near Pishchane, Kolisnykivka, and Novoplatonivka, as well as toward Nova Kruhliakivka, Hlushkivka, and Petropavlivka. One clash is still ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, the Russians attacked 17 times in the areas of Novoiehorivka, Kopanky, Novovodiane, Serednie, Karpivka, Derylove, Novoselivka, Kolodiazi, and Zarichne, as well as toward Stepove. Eleven clashes are ongoing.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled five of seven enemy attempts to advance in the areas of Yampil and Serebrianka. Fighting continues.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian forces stopped four Russian attacks near Chasiv Yar, Novomarkove, and Vasiukivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions in Oleksandro-Shultynske, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Yablunivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Sofiivka. Fourteen enemy attacks were successfully repelled, with two clashes still ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Russian invaders attacked Ukrainian positions 56 times in the areas of Volodymyrivka, Mayak, Chervonyi Lyman, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Novoekonomichne, Pokrovsk, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Novoserhiivka, and Filiia. Ten clashes are still ongoing.
In the Oleksandrohrad sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 24 Russian attacks near Zelenyi Hai, Tovste, Sosnivka, Oleksandrohrad, Sichneve, Vyshneve, Pryvillia, and Rybne. Three clashes are ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, ten clashes were recorded. The enemy advanced in the areas of Pryvilne and Solodke, as well as toward Huliaipole.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian troops carried out seven assaults near Stepnohirsk, Stepove, and toward Mala Tokmachka and Novoandriivka." Ukrin

Zelensky Sacks Chief of Staff Hours After Anti-Corruption Police Raided Home

"Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was acting to get ahead of “rumours and speculation” as he dismissed his chief of staff and lead peace negotiator after his home was raided by counter-corruption police.

Volodymyr Zelensky’s long-time political ally and chief of staff Andriy Yermak left the Ukrainian government on Friday afternoon, the latest such departure over a months-long corruption scandal which has already seen two other government ministers resign and President Zelensky’s former business partner flee the country.
Officers from Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) raided Yermak’s Kyiv home on Friday morning. He said he was cooperating with authorities and no specific allegations were made, but just hours later tended his resignation to the President. This was made official on Friday night as Zelensky promulgated a Presidential Decree which read: “Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 868/2025… To dismiss YERMAK Andriy Borysovych from the position of Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.”
President Zelensky said he would now “reboot” the Office of the President of Ukraine, which until today Yermak had led as chief of staff." 

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Putin names key holdup in Ukraine peace process

"Russian President Vladimir Putin

has said the key issue stalling the Ukraine peace process is
the struggle of conflicting views within the West itself over how to bring the fighting to an end.
Speaking at a press conference in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Thursday, Putin cited “It’s not about us. It’s about the struggle of different opinions in the collective West and in the United States itself about what is happening and what needs to be done in order to stop the war,” Putin said." RT

Severe floods in Sri Lanka kill over 30 as Cyclonic Storm Ditwah renews severe weather threat

 "Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka over the weekend have
killed at least 31 people. The heavy rain and severe weather are likely to persist as Cyclonic Storm Ditwah, moves along the island’s eastern coast." W

Very strong mag. 6.0 Earthquake - Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 37 mi northwest of Anchorage, Anchorage Municipality, Alaska

 "A very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit 60 km (37 mi) away from Anchorage,
Alaska, United States, in the morning of Thursday, Nov 27, 2025 at 8.11 am local time (America/Anchorage GMT -9). The quake had a shallow depth of 69 km (43 mi) and was felt over a large region. 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

Strong mag. 5.5 Earthquake - Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 270 mi north of Kodiak, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States

 "A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit 435 km (270 mi) away from Kodiak, Alaska, United

States, in the morning of Thursday, Nov 27, 2025 at 8.11 am local time (America/Anchorage GMT -9). The quake had a moderate depth of 70 km (44 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter." VD

213 clashes on front line

 "A total of 213 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line.

Air Force, Rocket Forces, and Artillery of the Defense Forces struck five concentrations of personnel, weapons, and military equipment, a UAV command post, and one other critical Russian facility.

In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, two combat engagements occurred. The enemy conducted four airstrikes, dropping nine guided aerial bombs, and carried out 174 attacks, including two from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian troops attacked 12 times near Vovchansk, Synelnykove, Ambarne, Dvorichanske, and toward Kolodiazne.
In the Kupiansk sector, six combat engagements occurred. The Defense Forces halted the enemy’s assault actions toward Pishchane and Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces launched 44 attacks, attempting to penetrate the defenses near Hrekivka, Novovodiane, Novoyehorivka, Novoselivka, Kopanky, Kolodiazi, Serednie, Ridkodub, Karpivka, Zarichne, and toward Lyman and Drobysheve.
In the Sloviansk sector, the Defense Forces repelled 14 enemy offensive actions near Yampil, Serebrianka, Dronivka, Novoselivka, Vyimka, and Sakko and Vantsetti.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled four Russian attacks in the area of Chasiv Yar and toward Predtechyne.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces carried out 31 attacks near Yablunivka, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Rusyn Yar, and toward Kostiantynivka and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 57 Russian assault actions in the areas of Volodymyrivka, Fedorivka, Nykanorivka, Chervonyi Lyman, Rodynske, Novoekonimichne, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Yalta, and Dachne.
In the Oleksandrohrad sector, the enemy launched 16 attacks near Ivanivka, Zelenyi Hai, Oleksiivka, Pryvilne, and Krasnohirske.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Defense Forces stopped 22 enemy attempts to advance near Zatyshshia, Solodke, Yablukove, Zelenyi Hai, and toward Huliaipole.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian troops repelled two Russian attacks near Prymorske."

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