Nov 10, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC

European military forces led by the United Kingdom and France have launched the "COALITION 26.2" exercises to prepare for potential post-conflict operations in Ukraine. Involving 2,800 troops from 11 countries across Poland, France, and Turkey, the maneuvers test plans to assist Ukrainian economic recovery and military rebuilding following a potential ceasefire. The United States is not participating in the training, which runs through November 22 under the Multinational Forces for Ukraine framework. However, analysts note that any actual deployment remains uncertain and contingent upon a binding peace agreement.

Simultaneously, diplomatic representatives from the E3 group—France, Germany, and the United Kingdom—are scheduled to represent European interests at peace talks in Abu Dhabi. Emmanuel Bonne, chief diplomatic adviser to the French presidency, will be among the senior officials attending the negotiations.

Sources: Avaz, Beta, Klix, N1, Vijesti

Ukrainian forces recently conducted targeted strikes against four Russian unmanned aerial vehicle control facilities, including a location operated by Moscow's specialized "Rubikon" unit in occupied Berdyansk, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Alongside deep-strike actions, Ukrainian commanders shared strategic insights regarding frontline operations. In the Lyman sector, assault troops exploited delayed reporting by Russian field commanders during Operation Vivaldi to gain tactical advantages. On the eastern front, leadership from the 7th Air Assault Corps explained force prioritization between Pokrovsk and Dobropillia to maintain defensive stability. Furthermore, commanders from the "Madyar's Birds" brigade highlighted the expanding role of their specialized 7th Center in conducting long-range strikes behind enemy lines.

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

Ukrainian forces launched an overnight drone attack against Russia's Kirishi oil refinery near St. Petersburg, setting off several explosions and a fire. Local authorities reported that emergency services extinguished the blaze at the facility, which is one of Russia's largest fuel processing plants. Falling debris from an intercepted drone killed one woman.

Separately, Slovenian law enforcement launched an investigation into a suspected arson attack at an auto dealership on Dunajska Road in Ljubljana's Bežigrad district. The early-morning fire damaged 11 vehicles, leaving four completely destroyed, and caused thousands of euros in property damage. Police reported no injuries as forensic teams examine the scene.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net

Ukrainian negotiators led by Rustem Umerov are participating in United States-mediated trilateral discussions with Russia in Abu Dhabi, while holding parallel coordination meetings with representatives from NATO, the European Commission, and E4 nations—France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Moscow maintains that official negotiations will remain strictly trilateral.

The diplomatic developments follow announcements that Germany can no longer provide Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine and French politician Marine Le Pen declined an invitation to Kyiv. On the ground, a Russian attack on infrastructure in Odesa left one person dead, according to local military officials. Additionally, leaked records reportedly from Russia's statistics agency indicate 400,000 military fatalities since the conflict began.

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

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that military conflict with Tehran is "effectively over," playing down concerns of a major post-election escalation. However, regional friction remains high following reports of multiple maritime incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard stated that several oil tankers were damaged by fires and mine explosions in the waterway, including one vessel traveling near U.S. military escorts. Iranian state media also noted unconfirmed explosions near Qeshm Island, though Iranian officials stopped short of attributing the blasts to foreign missile strikes.

Despite Trump asserting that regional allies favor a diplomatic approach, he warned that the U.S. remains "ready to strike Iran at any moment" if necessary. Concurrently, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel's military mission regarding Iran is "still not complete."

Sources: Cyprus Mail, Daily Sabah, Sweden Herald, The Guardian, Trend News Agency.