**Russia Advances in Ukraine Confirmed**
Russian forces have made gains in Donetsk and Kursk Oblasts, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and a Deep State OSINT mapping project. The advances were reported near eight localities, with ISW’s analysis also including geolocated movements near Bilohorivka, Vuhledar, and Malaya Loknya.
**Ukraine Hits Russian Ammo Depot**
In an overnight attack, Ukraine hit a strategic Russian ammo depot using ATACMS missiles. Local authorities denied any damage despite video evidence showing explosions at the 67th GRAU Arsenal. The facility has been targeted twice before.
**Russian Losses Mounting**
As of November 19, 2024, Russia’s military losses include:
* Personnel: 724,050 (+1,610)
* Tanks: 9,382 (+17)
* Armored Personnel Vehicles (APV): 19,092 (+33)
* Artillery systems: 20,632 (+46)
* Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 1,252
* Anti-aircraft systems: 999
* Aircraft: 369
* Helicopters: 329
* Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV): 19,111 (+38)
* Cruise missiles: 2,754 (+1)
* Warships/boats: 28
* Submarines: 1
* Vehicles and fuel tanks: 29,548 (+120)
**Zelenskyy Announces Defense Plans**
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine plans to produce thousands of drones and long-range Neptune missiles in 2025. The goal is to manufacture at least 30,000 long-range drones and 3,000 missiles.
**Poland Pledges Support**
Polish leaders said Europe‘s largest countries are ready to aid Ukraine if the US suspends its support for Kyiv. An emergency summit was held in Warsaw.
**Macron Backs US Strikes**
French President Emmanuel Macron praised the US decision to allow Ukraine to strike Russian territory using American long-range missiles, calling it a “good decision.”
**Denmark Allocates Funds**
Denmark pledged $137 million to help Ukraine expand its military production capabilities.