On November 11, Russians damaged the Kurakhove reservoir and executed Ukrainian prisoners in the Kursk region. Here are the key highlights of the day.
Russians Damaged the Kurakhove Reservoir
The Russian forces have damaged the Kurakhove Reservoir with shelling. The conclusion about possible destruction was drawn from the rising water levels in nearby villages. The current condition of the structure remains unknown. Access to the site of the impact is complicated due to active fighting in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions.
The Donetsk regional administration stated that the Russian strike on the Kurakhove Reservoir poses a potential threat to residents of two regions.
Occupants Executed Two Captured Ukrainians in Kursk Region
Russian military executed two unarmed Ukrainian servicemen in the Kursk direction. Ukrainian law enforcement has initiated a criminal case regarding the war crime — this falls under part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Ukraine Will Increase Mobile Fire Groups
Ukraine plans to increase the number of mobile fire groups for air defense, currently working on better training and equipping these groups. Additionally, they have developed "technological solutions" for combating Russian guided aerial bombs and for creating their own guided aerial bombs (GABs).
Denmark to Purchase Ukrainian Weapons for Defense Forces
Ukraine and Denmark signed a series of agreements totaling 4.2 billion Danish crowns (629 million dollars) for purchases for the Defense Forces. By the end of 2024, the Defense Forces will acquire long-range drones, anti-tank missile systems, missiles, and artillery systems produced in Ukraine.
Emergency Power Outages Introduced in Kyiv and Regions
This morning, emergency power outages were implemented in Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine due to the threat of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure facilities. Media reported outages in Mykolaiv, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Cherkasy, Sumy, Zhytomyr, Kirovohrad, and Kharkiv regions. After a few hours, the power outages were lifted.
What Trump Will Do in the First Days of His Presidency
According to the Associated Press, on his first official day as president, Donald Trump plans to begin the deportation of illegal immigrants, roll back Joe Biden's educational policies, and fire thousands of government employees. He will also attempt to bring Ukraine and Russia to the negotiating table.
The "Winter Package" of Support Will Last Throughout 2025
The government package to support Ukrainians in winter will continue not only during the winter months but also throughout the next year, as long as budget funding allows. Winter support will include additional assistance for vulnerable populations, families with children, and all needy Ukrainians.
Shelled Areas
On the night of November 11, Russian troops attacked Mykolaiv with strike drones, hitting residential areas. As a result of the attack, 5 people were killed.
Also, during the night, Russians launched at least three strikes with guided aerial bombs on Zaporizhzhia—one person was killed and 23 were injured. Among the injured are 5 children.
In the morning, the occupiers struck Kryvyi Rih in the Dnipropetrovsk region. They hit a high-rise building with a ballistic missile. As a result, the entrances from the fifth to the first floor were destroyed. Currently, 14 injuries have been reported, and a woman and three children may be trapped under the rubble.
Subsequently, Russian troops shelled Nikopol in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Two people were killed, one of whom was a 30-year-old doctor who died at his workplace. Five others sustained injuries.