Geolocated footage indicates that Russian forces have advanced to the northwest of Bakhmut, and reached the outskirts of Orikhovo-Vasylivka.

This area was previously recaptured by Ukraine during their assault operations on the northern flank of Bakhmut during the 2023 counteroffensive, however recent Russian assaults appear to have retaken it.

The assaults involved a main attack towards the village where a position was taken up right outside the first houses on the outskirts, while other troops seized positions in the nearby treelines. In the main attack, artillery preparation was carried out on the Ukrainian held positions which Russia was aiming to capture, as well as at least 2 shells which landed on the same position inside the village, and 3 other shells which landed in various other parts of the eastern houses.

Russian infantry then advanced into the trenches, throwing grenades from firing positions to the Ukrainian held parts of the trenches. Small arms battles then broke out with the Ukrainians. Russian FPV drones struck many of the remaining Ukrainian soldiers in the trenches, resulting in killed and wounded.

The four surviving Ukrainian soldiers retreated from the trenches and fled to Orikhovo Vasylivka.

The video was posted on November 9th, showing that this assault took place a while ago.

+ ~2.08km² in favour of Russia

This was definitely some of the clearest and interesting footage of the war. It gives you a really good look into the realities of trench warfare assault operations.

If you're interested, here is the original footage:
https://news.1rj.ru/str/ARTILLERIUM/255

Recent reports from reliable sources suggest that Russian forces have likely advanced southwest of Ozarianivka and crossed the Siversky-Donets canal.

After establishing a small foothold on the western bank of the canal, Russian forces consolidated control over their positions. They now appear to have crossed the canal in another section, reportedly taking up positions in the trench fortifications there.

This is what northern Gaza looks like today

Over the past week, Ukrainian forces have been conducting successful limited counterattacks in the direction of Krasnyi Yar in the Pokrovsk direction.

This comes as Ukraine reportedly redeployed their 38th marine brigade from the Kherson direction to Pokrovsk city a couple of week ago.

After 1000 days since Russian-Ukrainian War began Russian Army currently control 86818 Sq Km, which corresponds to 14,38% of Ukraine (18,85% with Crimea Peninsula included):
- Donetsk People's Republic forces controls 17466 Km^2 (65,87% of Donetsk oblast)
- Luhansk People's Republic forces controls 26457 Km^2 (99,15% of Luhansk oblast)
Map: [ https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1V8NzjQkzMOhpuLhkktbiKgodOQ27X6IV&ll=48.50151992376607%2C34.38972071287864&z=6 ]

Recent reports from Hezbollah and Hezbollah affiliated media indicate that Israeli forces have made significant progress in the Khiyam direction of the Lebanon front and entered the eastern outskirts of Khiyam.

Following the initial failed attack on the town from the south, it appears that the IDF has switched to attacking it from the east as well as the south. The Hezbollah affiliated news outlet "Al-Manar" reported that Israeli forces were attacking from their positions in eastern Khiyam, deeper into the town, confirming their presence inside the eastern houses and in a spearhead connecting them to the main Israeli-held salient further south

Previous statements by Hezbollah on rocket attacks on groupings of IDF soldiers to the east of the town suggested that Israel was building up manpower concentrations east of Khiyam for some time, in preparation for an attack.

Meanwhile, heavy fighting continues in the southern part, however no confirmation has been received of any Israeli positions there.

The US embassy in Ukraine has warned that a significant Russian missile attack on Ukraine may take place on November 20th (today).

"The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has received specific information of a potential significant air attack on November 20. Out of an abundance of caution, the Embassy will be closed, and Embassy employees are being instructed to shelter in place."

New reports state that Russian forces have continued offensive operations in central Chasiv Yar, and have taken a toehold in the refractory plant and a foothold in the stadium.

A Ukrainian soldier fighting in the Chasiv Yar direction reported that "heavy street fights" are ongoing.

The IDF reported that another soldier was killed in Gaza, bringing the total claimed death toll to 800.

Explosions were reported on the outskirts of Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast. A Russian KAB glide bomb struck the city.

Repeated launches

It landed in Druzhkivka, Donetsk Oblast

Recent reports state that Russian forces have broken through Ukrainian positions in Kurakhove and reached the city centre, occupying the grain elevators.

Rockets were launched from Lebanon in the direction of Qiryat Shmona, North-eastern Israel.

The Ukrainian airforce reported that Russia launched a near-record number of Geran drones today: 122.

The Greek embassy in Ukraine will also temporarily close today

The Italian embassy in Ukraine has announced that it will temporarily close today.

Ballistic missile in the direction of Kyiv

A second Ballistic in the direction of Kyiv. The first disappeared from the radar on the border with Chernihiv Oblast.

Also disappeared from the radar. They might be targeting air defence installations.