Nov 11, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC

Republican Representative Thomas Massie has formally introduced impeachment articles against US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, citing unapproved military action in Iran following significant Republican losses in the midterm elections. Massie, who has repeatedly clashed with President Donald Trump, forced the initiative in the House of Representatives, where a vote could take place within two days.

Hegseth dismissed the initiative, labeling the impeachment resolution an "attack on Trump" and asserting that the administration remains unrepentant regarding its military conduct in Iran. Observers emphasize that the resolution has virtually no chance of obtaining the required votes to succeed in Congress.

Sources: Der Standard, DW, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau.

Ukrainian forces launched an overnight drone attack targeting the Kirishi oil refinery near St. Petersburg, Russia's second-largest fuel processing facility. According to local officials, the strike triggered multiple explosions and a fire that emergency personnel subsequently extinguished. One woman died after being struck by falling drone fragments.

Separately, police in Ljubljana launched an investigation into suspected arson after a fire broke out early morning at a car dealership lot on Dunajska Road. The blaze damaged 11 parked vehicles, completely destroying four of them, and resulted in several thousand euros in property damage. Authorities reported no injuries, and forensic investigators are reviewing evidence to identify potential suspects.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net

Torrential rain and severe autumn storms have swept across the Gaza Strip, submerging thousands of temporary shelters and worsening the humanitarian emergency for displaced Palestinians.

Central and southern areas, including Khan Younis, Deir al-Balah, and Nuseirat, experienced severe flooding that left ankle-deep water in makeshift living quarters. Local health officials and relief agencies warned that over one million displaced individuals now lack adequate shelter as plunging temperatures increase the risk of hypothermia and waterborne diseases.

Palestinian authorities and international aid groups urged the international community to push for the unrestricted entry of winterization materials, replacement tents, and fuel to mitigate the escalating public health crisis.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, France24, La Repubblica, Tagesschau.

Retired Russian Colonel-General Leonid Ivashov has publicly criticized President Vladimir Putin, stating that Russia has effectively lost the war in Ukraine due to a lack of strategic foresight. Speaking during a live broadcast with a Russian blogger, Ivashov called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the commencement of peace negotiations.

The general's remarks coincide with reports detailing heavy Russian casualties and controversial mobilization practices, including the enlistment of individuals with severe mental disabilities. Meanwhile, European intelligence services continue to target suspected Russian covert operations, evidenced by recent counter-intelligence arrests in Latvia involving individuals recruited for state-backed sabotage.

Sources: Avaz, Danas, Klix, N1, Vijesti