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Strike on Odessa and details of Zelensky's "internal" plan: key highlights from November 18.

Russians Struck Residential Buildings in Odessa

Russian military forces launched a missile from the "Iskander" system at Odessa. Although the air defense managed to intercept the missile, it fell into the residential area.

As a result of the occupiers' attack, 10 people lost their lives, and another 43 were injured.

Zelensky's "Internal" Plan Suggests Changes to Mobilization Approaches

"Ukrainian Truth" has discovered that the internal resilience plan for Ukraine, previously announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky, includes provisions for changing mobilization and recruitment approaches. The plan may be presented as early as Tuesday, November 19.

Ministry of Defense Aims to Move Away from "Busification"

The Ministry of Defense has proposals for reforming the mobilization system, which will be discussed by the government.

"Right now, our priority is the defense of our country, so we plan to move away from these painful issues for the population (referring to "busification" — ed.)," emphasized Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

Zelensky Signed Law to Improve the Work of the MSEC

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law to enhance the procedures for conducting medical and social expertise (MSEC).

Subsequently, the Verkhovna Rada is expecting a vote on the government bill to eliminate the MSEC.

Russia Rejected Ceasing the War in Ukraine, Allegedly Proposed by Erdogan

Spokesperson for the Russian leader Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia does not accept the option of ending the war against Ukraine by freezing the front line.

Earlier, Bloomberg reported, citing sources, that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to propose freezing the Russian-Ukrainian war at the G20 leaders' meeting in Rio de Janeiro on November 18.

Borrell Confirmed that the U.S. Allowed Ukraine to Use Missiles with a Range of Up to 300 km Against Russia

Head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell confirmed that the United States has permitted Ukraine to strike Russian territory with missiles having a range of up to 300 km.

Meanwhile, "RBK-Ukraine," citing a source, claims that the UK and France have allowed Ukraine to use long-range missiles Storm Shadow/SCALP against targets in the Kursk region.

At the same time, Washington, London, or Paris have not officially confirmed any changes in their policies regarding long-range strikes.

Occupiers in Zaporizhzhia Region Announced First Dispatch of Local Youth for "Mandatory Service"

Russia's appointee in Zaporizhzhia region, Yevhen Balitsky, stated that local youths were sent for "mandatory service" in the Russian armed forces for the first time. He claims that no conscripts will be sent to the combat zone.

Ukraine Scaled Up Production of Neptune Missiles and Enhanced Them for Long-Distance Strikes

In Ukraine, series production of the P-360 "Neptune" cruise missiles has been scaled up with improvements for hitting targets at greater distances.

Overall, Ukraine is increasing its missile production. The first 100 missiles have already been produced this year.