Nov 11, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC

Russian air strikes targeting Ukraine's energy network have caused extensive blackouts, affecting more than 850,000 customers primarily in the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions. Grid operators introduced emergency shutoffs and stabilization measures to preserve grid integrity ahead of winter, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted an intensification of attacks.

In response, Ukraine's General Staff reported counter-strikes against Russian military targets in occupied parts of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia. The operations hit logistical facilities, ammunition storage sites, and a satellite communications jamming station.

On the diplomatic front, attention is shifting to prospective talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at addressing security guarantees for Kyiv. The developments coincide with statements from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump asserting that the war will end soon.

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

Republican Representative Thomas Massie has introduced an impeachment resolution against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the House of Representatives, following significant Republican losses in the midterm elections. Massie, a frequent critic of President Donald Trump who has previously clashed with the administration over military actions in Iran, forced the measure forward, opening the door for a vote within two days.

Hegseth dismissed the initiative, labeling the effort an "attack on Trump" and declaring that the administration would make no apologies regarding its conduct in Iran. Political commentators note that the resolution has virtually no chance of passing in Congress.

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

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Denmark on Tuesday to attend a working summit with Nordic heads of government focused on European security and ongoing military assistance.

Hosted by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the meetings brought together regional leaders, including Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Discussions centered on Ukraine's urgent winter requirements, particularly strengthening air defense capabilities and protecting critical energy infrastructure against Russian strikes.

Ahead of the talks, Zelenskyy noted discussions on opening defense liaison offices in Denmark and Norway to advance industrial cooperation, including work on the Freyja air defense system alongside Norwegian firm Kongsberg Gruppen. Norwegian Prime Minister Støre highlighted the essential role of Nordic unity during a demanding winter season.

Sources: Aftenposten, Berlingske, Dagens Industri, DR, VG (Verdens Gang)

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has officially attributed a series of mid-October cyberattacks targeting supermarket cooling systems to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Speaking after a G7 ministerial meeting in Paris, Barrot confirmed that national intelligence investigations identified Tehran behind the intrusions, which affected approximately 700 supermarkets across France between October 11 and 12. The cyberattacks compromised digital temperature controls in commercial refrigeration units, causing widespread food spoilage and hardware damage.

Barrot characterized the operation as having "unprecedented" aggressiveness and warned that Tehran would face consequences for targeting civilian infrastructure. French authorities have not yet detailed specific retaliatory measures or sanctions against Iran.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, Moldova1, Politico Europe (Defense).

Belarusian authorities have escalated internal security measures and political repression, according to reports from independent media outlets. Security forces in Minsk reportedly conducted widespread arrests targeting military personnel following an emergency command assembly.

Concurrently, the Belarusian Ministry of Information expanded its official list of banned extremist materials. The new additions include a publication concerning the disappearance of former Interior Minister Yury Zakharenko, alongside several independent messaging channels and private online groups. The developments point to intensified domestic purges as the regime addresses internal dissent and ongoing regional border security concerns.

Sources: Belsat, NEXTA