Nov 9, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC

Ukrainian forces targeted four Russian drone command centers across occupied territories and inside Russia, including a facility in Berdyansk used by Moscow's specialized Rubikon drone unit.

Separately, Ukrainian long-range drones struck a bridge crossing the Mius River along the Novorossiya highway. The route serves as a crucial logistical corridor connecting Russia's Rostov region to occupied southern Ukraine and Crimea.

Additional details also emerged regarding Ukrainian operations near Lyman, code-named Operation Vivaldi. Ukrainian commanders reported that local Russian officers failed to promptly inform senior command after losing ground, giving Ukrainian assault teams critical time to secure positions. While Russian military bloggers acknowledged Ukrainian advances in the area, Moscow's defense ministry has not commented on the reports.

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

Trilateral talks between representatives from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States have commenced in Abu Dhabi, aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict. According to Ukrainian chief negotiator Rustem Umerov, Kyiv’s delegation is also conducting separate coordination meetings with European allies from the E4 group—comprising France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom—alongside representatives from NATO and the European Commission. The Kremlin clarified that European Union delegates will not directly participate in the primary trilateral negotiations.

Simultaneously, reports surfaced detailing hacked data allegedly obtained from the Russian statistics office, indicating that Moscow has officially registered 400,000 military deaths since launching its full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.

Following his appointment by President Isaac Herzog to form Israel's next administration, Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot has engaged in complex coalition negotiations against a backdrop of regional instability and political polarization. Eisenkot called on former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party to back a broad government of national unity, while also signaling potential dialogue with right-wing factions.

The political transition coincides with volatile regional security conditions, including ongoing tensions involving Iran, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and lingering disruptions along key maritime trade routes. Israeli leadership faces immediate pressure to deliver domestic political stability while addressing unresolved foreign policy conflicts. Former military chief Eisenkot emphasized that securing broad legislative support remains vital to navigating the nation's pressing democratic and existential challenges.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica.

Ukrainian forces launched a night-time drone attack targeting Russia's second-largest oil refinery in Kirishi, near St. Petersburg. Local authorities reported several explosions and a fire that was subsequently extinguished. Debris from a drone reportedly killed one woman during the strike.

In a separate domestic incident in Slovenia, Ljubljana police launched an investigation into suspected arson after 11 vehicles caught fire early Sunday at a car dealership lot on Dunajska Road in the Bežigrad district. Four vehicles were completely destroyed, though no injuries were reported and property damage is estimated at several thousand euros.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net

Conflicting reports and maritime disruptions continue to surround recent military activity in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state television reported that officials have not confirmed missile strikes on Iranian territory following explosions on Qeshm Island. However, local authorities in Hormozgan Province stated that U.S. airstrikes hit non-residential areas on the island, resulting in no casualties or infrastructure damage.

At sea, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that three oil tankers caught fire in the strait. Meanwhile, political signals remain divided. U.S. President Donald Trump described a resumption of war as "highly unlikely" if progress is made toward a "very sustainable agreement" regarding maritime transit and Iran's nuclear program. Conversely, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel's mission against Iran is "still not complete," while analysts noted Tehran may view post-midterm U.S. politics as an opening for talks.

Sources: Cyprus Mail, Daily Sabah, France24, Sweden Herald, Trend News Agency