Kharkov Faces Water Outages, Renewed Attacks, and Christmas Tree Market Raids
16:46 In the Yuzhno-Slobozhansky direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled an enemy attack near Volchansk.Fighting continues near Petropavlovka in the Kupyansky direction.
15:21 Kharkov may experience further water outages tonight as repair crews work to fully restore the system following recent damage. water is currently being supplied to some consumers in Novobavarsky,Kholodnogorsky,Shevchenkovsky,Kievsky,and Osnovyansky districts,with phased supply in othre areas. Full restoration is anticipated between 19:30 and 21:00, but continued work may lead to nighttime disruptions. The pace of power restoration will dictate future water supply schedules.
14:35 Approximately 60% of Kharkov subscribers currently have water access, following a night attack on a key substation by around 10 Shaheds. The city temporarily switched to a backup “energy island” system.Some areas experience temporary restrictions and low pressure due to ongoing repairs.
14:33 A series of explosions were reported in Kharkov around 14:30, following a warning from the Ukrainian Air Force regarding KAB launches in the region. Preliminary reports indicate a strike on the territory of the Malodanilovskaya community.
13:07 The State Environmental Inspectorate in the Kharkov region has launched “Operation New Year Tree,” conducting raids to monitor the legal sale of Christmas trees.Sellers must possess proper documentation, including consignment notes and individually numbered labels on each tree. Buyers face fines of 510-1,700 UAH for purchasing illegally sourced trees, with potential confiscation of the tree.
Fighting Intensifies in Kharkiv Region, Water Supply Disrupted
On the morning of November 25, 2025, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported ongoing intense fighting in the Kharkiv region. According to the report, nine battles were occurring as of that morning.
Specifically, in the Yuzhno-Slobozhansky direction, Russian forces launched five attacks targeting the areas of Volchansk and Synelnykove. Along the Kupyansky direction, four Russian attacks were reported near Peschany and Petropavlivka.
the General Staff stated that 183 military clashes occurred in the past 24 hours. Russian forces conducted 68 air strikes on Ukrainian positions and settlements, deploying 140 guided bombs. Additionally, they launched 4,334 attacks, including 73 from multiple launch rocket systems, and utilized 6,137 kamikaze drones.
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Water Supply Issues in Kharkiv
The Kharkiv City council announced that cold water supply was being restored starting at 06:30 on november 25th, but warned that some areas of the city may continue to experience outages throughout the day. This is due to ongoing repair and maintenance work following recent Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
The City Council stated that public utilities are working to stabilize the water supply network and restore full operation as quickly as possible. https://www.objectiv.tv/news/1199419659037777
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