Ukrainian media extensively covered a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Ternopil throughout November 19, with early reports citing over 30 casualties in Kharkiv (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). By early morning, attention shifted to Ternopil, where a rocket attack caused significant damage and casualties (Glavcom, Ukrinform UA). The death toll in Ternopil steadily escalated, rising from 9 to 16, then to 20, and finally to 25 fatalities, including children, by the afternoon (Kyiv Post, Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN).
Concurrently, reports emerged regarding a new, secret US-Russia peace plan, potentially involving the Trump administration and territorial concessions from Ukraine (TSN, Pravda, UNIAN). The Rada also dismissed Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko and Energy Minister Hrynchuk (Glavcom, Liga.net, TSN). In the evening, news of Trump's special envoy Kellogg's impending departure added another layer to the diplomatic discussions surrounding peace proposals.