Nov 9, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC

Russian aerial attacks targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure over the weekend left hundreds of thousands of residents without electricity across eastern regions.

Local authorities and regional utility providers reported that over 600,000 people lost power in the Dnipropetrovsk region, while an estimated 250,000 were affected in Kharkiv following consecutive nights of drone and missile strikes. Energy provider DTEK confirmed significant damage to critical facilities. Additionally, external power disruptions forced the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to temporarily rely on emergency diesel generators to maintain essential cooling operations.

Russia's Ministry of Defence stated its forces targeted Ukrainian energy installations and a commercial container vessel. Ukrainian officials warned that sustained bombardments risk severe disruptions to heating and water supplies as winter approaches.

Sources: France24, La Tribune, Libération, ORF, Tagesschau

Russian aerial attacks featuring guided missiles and over 160 strike drones targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure, causing widespread blackouts across seven regions, including Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Rivne. Emergency repairs were hindered by persistent air alerts and follow-up bombardments.

Ukrainian forces retaliated by striking four Russian drone control posts in occupied areas and inside Russian territory, including a command hub operated by Russia's specialized "Rubikon" unit in Berdyansk.

On the frontline, Ukrainian troops achieved tactical progress during Operation "Vivaldi" near Lyman. Ukrainian field commanders reported that communication delays among Russian command structures provided key timing to secure new positions. Russian military bloggers have acknowledged the Ukrainian advances despite official silence from Moscow.

Sources: Liga net, NV, Radio Svoboda, The Insider, Ukrayinska Pravda

European nations will take part in upcoming peace negotiations concerning Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced on Sunday.

Speaking in an interview with French radio station RTL, Barrot stated that "Europeans will be well represented" and confirmed that France would participate in the discussions. The meeting, mediated by the United States, was previously expected to focus on a trilateral format involving Ukrainian, Russian, and American representatives.

While Barrot did not specify which diplomats or officials would represent Paris, he underscored the necessity of European involvement in security discussions affecting the continent. The talks in the United Arab Emirates represent the latest diplomatic effort to bring Kyiv and Moscow to the negotiating table.

Sources: Digi24, Kathimerini, Tagesschau, Ziarul de Gardă, Українська правда.

Pro-Russian cyber collectives, including Noname057(16), Everest, Male State, and Z-Pentest, have expanded targeted operations across Europe against key infrastructure, transport networks, and public institutions. Recent targets include systems tied to the Brenner Base Tunnel project, travel provider Smartbox, French blood banks, and supermarket refrigeration networks across nine European nations.

Concurrently, sensitive personal data belonging to Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, Rome Chief Prosecutor Francesco Lo Voi, and cyberpolice chief Ivano Gabrielli was published on the dark web, with bounties offered for additional information.

While European intelligence agencies broadly attribute the multi-front campaign of extortion, data breaches, and fake bomb threats to pro-Russian hackers, Italian intelligence sources indicated there is no single directing authority and raised possibilities of misdirection tactics.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, Der Standard, Il Messaggero, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica.

Polish authorities have expanded their investigation into Saturday's mass shooting in central Krakow after discovering the bodies of three family members in the 24-year-old suspect's residence. The gunman, who was shot and detained after killing six people and injuring at least 15 others, is currently in custody as police work to establish a motive.

Hospital officials confirmed that all injured victims remain alive following immediate emergency interventions, including first aid provided at the scene by off-duty surgeons dining nearby. Nationwide calls for blood donations continue in support of Officer Jakub Kulik, who was critically injured while neutralizing the suspect. Municipal authorities have begun reopening central Krakow as law enforcement completes initial forensic processing in the area.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, TV8, Ziarul de Gardă.