Nov 9, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC

Ukrainian forces carried out strikes on four Russian drone command posts across occupied areas and inside Russia, according to Ukraine's General Staff. Targets included a temporary operational site in occupied Berdyansk operated by Russia's specialized Rubikon drone center.

In a separate long-range attack, Ukrainian drones damaged a bridge over the Mius River along the Novorossiya highway. The route serves as a key logistical supply corridor linking Russia's Rostov region to occupied southern Ukraine and Crimea.

Meanwhile, details emerged regarding Ukrainian operations near Lyman code-named Operation "Vivaldi." A Ukrainian company commander indicated that local Russian officers failed to immediately report lost positions to higher command, providing Ukrainian units time to secure new ground. Russian military bloggers acknowledged the Ukrainian advances on the Lyman axis, while Moscow's defense ministry has not officially commented.

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

Russian strikes against Ukrainian energy and industrial infrastructure persisted over the weekend, causing widespread power disruptions and additional targeted damage across several regions.

Following overnight drone attacks that disconnected over 850,000 electricity consumers in the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions, local utility operators implemented emergency power cuts and scheduled stabilization blackouts. Authorities in Poltava region subsequently reported a drone strike targeting an industrial facility in the Kremenchuk district, with preliminary reports indicating no casualties.

The sustained bombardment of critical utility networks occurs as Ukrainian officials prepare for severe winter conditions. Local administrations have urged residents and businesses to minimize power usage and adhere to light-discipline measures during ongoing air raid alerts.

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

China has rejected claims that Nvidia chief executive officer Jensen Huang was targeted in a Chinese intelligence operation, calling allegations of foreign espionage unsubstantiated. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakin dismissed the narrative following reports that Huang was involved in an extramarital affair with an alleged intelligence operative.

The denial comes after Nvidia's board launched an independent investigation into potential espionage efforts targeting the semiconductor firm. Huang previously admitted to the relationship in an internal email to employees, offering apologies to staff and his family.

Reports indicate US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had previously issued warnings regarding the alleged operative. Despite the inquiry, Nvidia maintained there is no evidence that proprietary technology, trade secrets, or national security were compromised during the relationship.

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

The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) has officially opened in Antalya, Türkiye, bringing together delegates from 196 countries and the European Union. Presided over by Türkiye with Australia co-leading negotiations, the summit is taking place across a 1.1-million-square-meter venue coordinated by Turkish authorities.

Key discussions center on closing the gap between current global commitments and the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target. Negotiators will address climate finance, fossil fuel phase-out schedules, and just transition frameworks. As part of its summit platform, Turkish officials announced plans to propose an international training and coordination center for wildfire management and reforestation. Meanwhile, Amnesty International called on participating governments to end fossil fuel subsidies and commit to a rapid, equitable energy transition grounded in human rights law.

Sources: Anadolu Ajansı, Bianet, Cumhuriyet, Daily Sabah, TRT Haber.