Nov 9, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC

Ukrainian forces hit four Russian drone command posts across occupied territories and inside Russia over a 24-hour period, according to Ukraine's General Staff. Among the targets was a temporary operational base in occupied Berdyansk used by Russia's specialized "Rubikon" drone unit.

Separately, Ukrainian long-range drones damaged a bridge over the Mius River on the Novorossiya highway. The transport link serves as a primary logistical corridor connecting Russia's Rostov region to occupied territories in southern Ukraine and Crimea.

Operational details also emerged regarding Ukrainian advances near Lyman under Operation "Vivaldi." A Ukrainian company commander stated that local Russian officers hesitated to report lost ground to higher command, giving Ukrainian units time to secure new positions. Russian military commentators have acknowledged the setback, though Moscow's defense ministry has not publicly commented.

Sources: Liga net, NV, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

A series of overnight Russian drone and missile strikes targeting critical Ukrainian energy infrastructure has left hundreds of thousands of residents without electricity across eastern Ukraine.

According to Ukrainian authorities and grid operator DTEK, severe damage to key facilities cut power to over 600,000 people in the Dnipropetrovsk region and approximately 250,000 in the Kharkiv region. The attacks mark the second consecutive night of intense bombardment on the national power grid, raising concerns over potential winter disruptions to heating and water supplies.

The strikes also impacted the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, forcing the facility onto emergency diesel generators to maintain vital reactor cooling operations. Russia's Ministry of Defence acknowledged targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure alongside a commercial container vessel.

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

Nvidia’s board of directors has launched an independent inquiry following chief executive officer Jensen Huang's admission of an extramarital affair with a suspected Chinese intelligence operative.

In an internal email to employees, Huang offered apologies to his family and staff regarding the relationship. Reports indicate the individual involved was allegedly tasked by Chinese intelligence services to gather information on the semiconductor manufacturer and its executive leadership.

Nvidia confirmed that the internal review will evaluate potential foreign espionage targeting the firm. However, the board stated there is no indication that trade secrets, proprietary technology, or national security have been compromised. Huang will continue serving as chief executive officer while the investigation is conducted.

Sources: Aftenposten, Berlingske, Der Spiegel, Der Standard, Morgunblaðið.

Russian forces launched widespread overnight drone attacks targeting Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure, triggering widespread power outages across several regions.

Energy operator DTEK and regional administrators confirmed that more than 850,000 consumers lost electricity in the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions. Grid operators initiated emergency blackouts and scheduled stabilization measures to prevent complete grid collapse as Ukraine prepares for winter.

The strikes also resulted in civilian casualties. Local officials reported one fatality and one injury from a suburban strike near Dnipro, alongside another death in Odesa following infrastructure damage. Drone strikes in Kharkiv ignited multiple fires and kept the city under prolonged air raid alerts.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of the escalating frequency of weekly strikes on utility systems. Separately, Russian authorities reported damage to a highway bridge crossing the Mius River.

Sources: Adevărul, HotNews, Moldova1, TV8, Ziarul de Gardă

Polish authorities and citizens have mounted extensive support efforts for two police officers critically wounded while halting a mass shooting in central Krakow. The gunman killed six people and injured 15 others before officers neutralized him within seconds of arriving at the scene. Three members of the suspect's family were also found dead at his home.

Immediate medical assistance was provided at the scene by two prominent surgeons dining nearby, including Professor Michał Pędziwiatr. Nationwide appeals for blood donations continue, focusing on former paratrooper Officer Jakub Kulik. Meanwhile, a public fundraising campaign for the officers raised over €1.13 million within 17 hours. Authorities confirmed all hospitalized victims remain alive as the investigation into the motives of the 24-year-old shooter continues.

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