Russian forces attacked two energy infrastructure sites in Chernihiv Oblast, the region’s governor, Vyacheslav Chaus, reported on Nov. 17.

Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the village of Novovasylivske in Zaporizhzhia Oblast to "more favorable defensive positions," the Southern Defense Forces confirmed on Nov. 15. The announcement comes as Ukrainian troops have been retreated from multiple positions in the Zaporizhzhia sector under increased Russian pressure.

Russia's advance in the Dnipropetrovsk area threatens Ukrainian defensive positions in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia oblast and in Donbas, to its north.

Russia forces carried out another attack on Ukraine’s power grid overnight, targeting energy infrastructure across five oblasts, the Energy Ministry reported on Telegram on Nov. 17.

Air defense forces neutralized 91 drones during night attack by russia, there were hits at 17 locations.Russian troops launched two Iskander-M ballistic

A Ukrainian commander says the Russian army has overrun three settlements in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region.

Whatever happens in Pokrovsk, the progress of Russian forces in Ukraine will remain defined by slow movement at very high costs in casualties.