Nov 11, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC

Ground operations across Ukraine's eastern front saw over 150 daily combat engagements, with intense fighting concentrated in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors. Analytical reports from the Institute for the Study of War indicated Russian advances toward Sloviansk and Kupyansk slowed due to Ukrainian counterattacks, despite Russian forces expanding control south of Dobropillia and claiming a settlement in Zaporizhzhia.

Simultaneously, Russian strikes targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure caused widespread power outages, leaving over 600,000 residents without electricity in Dnipropetrovsk region and roughly 250,000 in Kharkiv region.

In Russia, domestic fuel supplies faced disruption following Ukrainian drone strikes on eight oil refineries over two weeks. Russian regional authorities and energy company Rosneft subsequently imposed fuel sales limits at service stations to manage localized shortages.

Sources: Belsat, NEXTA, The Insider, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда.

Following Republican losses in the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump addressed political setbacks and key personnel decisions during a 60 Minutes interview.

Trump defended his policy agenda and political posture, signaling no intention to soften his approach toward political opponents. Scrutiny has intensified around White House personnel decisions, particularly senior advisor Stephen Miller's elevation to chief of staff. The appointment sparked sharp pushback from political opponents and raised concerns among some congressional Republicans due to Miller's central role in designing strict immigration measures.

Additionally, reports indicated Trump suggested involving Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White in managing White House press corps relations. The interview also covered administrative policy, potential cabinet reshuffles, and questions regarding family business holdings.

Sources: 444, HVG, Telex

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected peace proposals requiring Ukrainian forces to withdraw from Donbas, arguing that international pressure is being misdirected at Kyiv rather than Moscow. His comments coincided with trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi between American, Ukrainian, and Russian representatives. US officials reported a "real chance" for progress toward ending the conflict, although European diplomats expressed skepticism regarding Russia's commitment to a resolution.

In regional security developments, Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz reported positive discussions with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth concerning a permanent Pentagon military presence in Poland. Meanwhile, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk faces political pressure following controversial leadership changes at the Constitutional Tribunal, which triggered domestic opposition protests.

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

Recent Russian missile and drone strikes targeting Ukraine's energy network have cut power to over 600,000 residents in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Energy operator DTEK reported that critical facilities were damaged, while emergency backup generators were engaged to maintain cooling systems at the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Moscow's defence ministry acknowledged conducting strikes against energy infrastructure and a container vessel.

Meanwhile, military reports and activist groups highlighted escalating Russian personnel losses. Ukrainian military estimates indicated that Russian forces suffered more than 21,000 casualties during the first nine days of November. Simultaneously, Ukrainian and Belarusian hacker groups claimed to have breached Russia's federal statistics agency, alleging internal records document approximately 450,000 Russian military fatalities since the 2022 invasion. Russian authorities have not verified the leaked data.

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

Delegates from nearly 200 nations have gathered in Antalya for the COP31 climate conference, running through November 20. Discussions are focused on reducing fossil fuel reliance, with host nation Turkey and Australia proposing a target for electricity to comprise 35 percent of global final energy consumption by 2035. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz missed the summit, instead addressing a gathering at a Munich synagogue where he described rising domestic antisemitism as a historic test for Germany.

Simultaneously, Eastern European nations are preparing for winter energy challenges. Moldova enacted legislation enabling municipalities, local businesses, and residents to form energy communities to jointly generate and store renewable power. In Romania, Energy Minister Dumitru Chisăliță announced plans for upcoming assistance programs aimed at easing high electricity costs for vulnerable consumers and businesses ahead of the winter season.

Sources: Digi24, Economedia, HotNews, Moldova1, Ziarul de Gardă