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In a devastating overnight assault, Russian airstrikes targeted two apartment buildings in Ternopil, western Ukraine, claiming the lives of 25 people, including three children, and injuring 92 others. NATO responded by scrambling aircraft over Poland and Romania following the attack, which represents a rare large-scale strike on the western region of Ukraine. This escalation highlights the ongoing danger to areas previously considered safe havens for displaced Ukrainians.

 

The attack on Ternopil has left families in despair, with entire households reported missing. Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko noted that they have lost contact with 25 people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasised that rescue operations continue, as many may still be trapped under the rubble. This latest attack coincides with Zelensky's diplomatic efforts in Turkey to revitalise talks about peace and prisoner exchanges, indicating the multifaceted nature of the crisis.

 

The Ukrainian air force confirmed that the assault involved a barrage of drones and missiles, including the sophisticated Kh-101 cruise missile. In response to Russia's aerial aggression, NATO launched Eurofighters and F-16 fighters to safeguard Polish and Romanian airspace. Poland temporarily closed Rzeszow and Lublin airports to support military operations. Across Ukraine, regions faced power outages due to strikes on key energy infrastructure, paralleling similar attacks in the eastern city of Kharkiv.

 

This escalation comes during an international diplomatic manoeuvre. While Zelensky aims to reclaim Ukrainian territories and exchange prisoners, unofficial sources reveal US-led peace talks with Russia have gained momentum. This suggests a dual approach to ending hostilities, balancing military readiness with diplomatic solutions. Meanwhile, Poland’s foreign policy stance hardened, with the closure of the last Russian consulate following alleged sabotage linked to Russian services.

 

Looking ahead, the situation in Ukraine remains volatile, with diplomatic and military responses continuing to evolve. The US has greenlit a deal to bolster Ukraine's air defence capabilities with a $105 million upgrade to its Patriot system. Zelensky's recent arms agreements in Paris—securing Rafale jets and anti-air weapons further underline the West’s support for Ukraine’s defence agenda. NATO’s consistent interception of Russian incursions reaffirms a unified stance against aggression in the region, reported CNN.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Russian airstrikes on Ternopil, Ukraine, killed 25, including children, prompting NATO to act.
• Ukraine faces widespread power disruptions as peace talks and military aid efforts intensify.
• Diplomatic tensions rise, highlighted by Poland’s closure of a Russian consulate after sabotage claims. 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from CNN 2025-11-20

 

 

 

Okay, just imagine it's your condo.

Barbaric Z fascist scum. 

It's been proven many times that they INTENTIONALLY target civilians.

They're TERRORISTS. 

Hopefully someday many will pay for their war crimes.

1 minute ago, Jingthing said:

Hopefully someday many will pay for their war crimes.

This is not likely to happen.   

Yes. And Trump is negotiating Ukraine's surrender without Ukraine's involvement.

44 minutes ago, gargamon said:

Trump is negotiating Ukraine's surrender without Ukraine's involvement.

Someone has to  as they refuse or are incapable of negotiating

after Boris Johnson persuaded them not to all those years ago.

At this point I think the time for negotiation may be over and Russia will just finish it on the battle field.

47 minutes ago, gargamon said:

Yes. And Trump is negotiating Ukraine's surrender without Ukraine's involvement.

Ukraine will just say NO.

Which begs the question -- does the Kremlin really have a pic of Trump blowing Bubba as Epstein's brother said?

3 minutes ago, johng said:

Someone has to  as they refuse or are incapable of negotiating

after Boris Johnson persuaded them not to all those years ago.

At this point I think the time for negotiation may be over and Russia will just finish it on the battle field.

You reckon..................🙄

You mean Putin has only been playing for 4 years.......

 

Tell that to the young Russian dead families..........

Just now, transam said:

You reckon..................🙄

You mean Putin has only been playing for 4 years.......

 

Tell that to the young Russian dead families..........

It's truly nauseating how many westerners have been infected with Kremlin propaganda.

Russians in Russia I guess I understand how that could happen. 

3 minutes ago, transam said:

You reckon..

 

I reckon Putin/Russia has been quite reserved so far..not playing  but not full scale...what about the dead Ukrainians ?

1 minute ago, johng said:

 

I reckon Putin/Russia has been quite reserved so far..not playing  but not full scale...what about the dead Ukrainians ?

😂......Hey, we are not all stupid, chap..........😂

FOUR YEARS, chap, and you reckon he is only playing...........................🤣

 

It's no wonder you fear needles............😆

3 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Ukraine will just say NO.

Which begs the question -- does the Kremlin really have a pic of Trump blowing Bubba as Epstein's brother said?

And trump replied, “I’m a little disappointed in President Putin right now,” Well whoopee, what an a/hole trump is........and this after a few days ago Russia said they were willing to discuss peace terms.

 

Although Russian officials had offered similar assessments. Asked about earlier media reports on the negotiations published by Axios and Politico, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that “so far there’s nothing to add to what was discussed in Anchorage” so it looks as if there will be nothing different offered by Russia in the way of a peace treaty, because they want all of the ground which they have no right to have, and Putin knows this, and so does Trump, however because Putin has something over Trump, this won't change, sadly.

 

4 hours ago, gargamon said:

Yes. And Trump is negotiating Ukraine's surrender without Ukraine's involvement.

It's an absolute disgrace. One of the points in this "deal", is to cut the Ukrainian military into half, turning in some of their most important weapons.. So they can't defend themselves next time Russia attacks.. And Russia thanks the US for understanding them..

 

Seriously?? What tf are the US doing?? Which side are you on? 

Well, the last seems to be a rhetorical question.

drones, missiles and Kh-101 jn single bld? 
And what was their goal? Play Palestine scenario? 

Or it is just another case of de-humanisation tactics from anti-russian propaganda? Exactly while certain stops are taking for some peace? 

16 hours ago, webfact said:

Russian airstrikes targeted two apartment buildings in Ternopil,

 

In other words, faulty Azov air defense missiles crashed into apartment buildings.  Again.

4 hours ago, johng said:

Someone has to  as they refuse or are incapable of negotiating

after Boris Johnson persuaded them not to all those years ago.

At this point I think the time for negotiation may be over and Russia will just finish it on the battle field.

Do you blame them?what would you do if your neighbor came to your house and raped your wife and daughter….perhaps your son as well shoots your parents dead and steals your lands house and possessions???you fight that’s what you do.all stop 🛑 traitor trump is doing his level best to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in his desperate attempt to be more an asset to our enemies than the American people or America for that matter.In my view the most charitable thing I can say about trump in this debacle is he’s ignorant and a useful fool…..It certainly in my view a tragic misrepresentation of what my country stands for.salva Ukraine evict the murdering hoards!!

5 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Barbaric Z fascist scum. 

It's been proven many times that they INTENTIONALLY target civilians.

They're TERRORISTS. 

Hopefully someday many will pay for their war crimes.

But in Gaza .......

3 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

In other words, faulty Azov air defense missiles crashed into apartment buildings.  Again.

Just as likely as not !

 

18 minutes ago, 0ffshore360 said:

But in Gaza .......

Off topic.

41 minutes ago, NativeBob said:

drones, missiles and Kh-101 jn single bld? 
And what was their goal? Play Palestine scenario? 

Or it is just another case of de-humanisation tactics from anti-russian propaganda? Exactly while certain stops are taking for some peace? 

That was incoherent.

1 hour ago, NativeBob said:

drones, missiles and Kh-101 jn single bld? 
And what was their goal? Play Palestine scenario? 

Or it is just another case of de-humanisation tactics from anti-russian propaganda? Exactly while certain stops are taking for some peace? 

Russia has been doing this for almost 4 years. Bombing civilians, spreading as much terror as they can. Scum. Nothing new there.

14 hours ago, Tug said:

Do you blame them?what would you do if your neighbor came to your house and raped your wife and daughter….perhaps your son as well shoots your parents dead and steals your lands house and possessions???

 

After eight long years of this, you'd hold a referendum, secede from nazi Ukraine, and petition the Russian Federation to allow you to join as their newest oblast, and be protected from oppression and ethnic cleansing.

4 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

After eight long years of this, you'd hold a referendum, secede from nazi Ukraine, and petition the Russian Federation to allow you to join as their newest oblast, and be protected from oppression and ethnic cleansing.

Putin is the Nazi side in this war.

2 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Putin is the Nazi side in this war.

 

10 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

Every country has such extremist factions.  Russia is ruled by a genocidal dictator. 

3 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Every country has such extremist factions.  Russia is ruled by a genocidal dictator. 

 

Is that why Киев resembles Gaza?

 

But you go ahead and repeat those western talking points.

Goebbels thanks you.

8 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

Is that why Киев resembles Gaza?

 

But you go ahead and repeat those western talking points.

Goebbels thanks you.

Totally bizarre post.

3 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Totally bizarre post.

 

Call me when Киев  looks like the work of a genocidal maniac.

 

 

13 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

Call me when Киев  looks like the work of a genocidal maniac.

 

 

Hopefully never.

But this is what Putin does.

 

2 hours ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

After eight long years of this, you'd hold a referendum, secede from nazi Ukraine, and petition the Russian Federation to allow you to join as their newest oblast, and be protected from oppression and ethnic cleansing.

Talk about falling for all Russian propaganda and talking points. 

Have you no shame? Are you Russian?