Nov 11, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC

Heavy combat persisted across eastern Ukraine, with the Ukrainian General Staff reporting over 150 daily engagements, primarily around the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors. According to the Institute for the Study of War, Ukrainian counterattacks slowed Russian offensives near Kupyansk and Sloviansk, although Russian troops expanded control south of Dobropillia and claimed localized gains in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Concurrently, Russian strikes targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure triggered severe blackouts, leaving over 600,000 residents without electricity in Dnipropetrovsk and 250,000 in the Kharkiv region.

Inside Russia, Ukrainian drone strikes on eight oil refineries over two weeks created localized fuel deficits. In response, regional authorities and energy companies, including Rosneft, imposed sales limits at service stations across several regions.

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

Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy network have left over 850,000 customers without electricity, hitting the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions hardest. Grid operators introduced emergency shutoffs and stabilization schedules as Ukraine prepares for severe winter conditions. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted the increased scale of aerial bombardments over the past week.

In response, Ukraine's General Staff reported targeted counter-strikes against Russian military positions in occupied Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia. Ukrainian forces hit ammunition depots, logistical facilities, and a satellite communications jamming system.

Diplomatically, focus turned to prospective peace talks in Abu Dhabi expected to address security guarantees for Kyiv, amid statements from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump that the war "will end soon."

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

Pressure is intensifying on Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang following revelations of an internal investigation into his extramarital relationship with a suspected Chinese spy. The artificial intelligence chipmaker launched the inquiry after U.S. intelligence agencies raised concerns over a potential espionage operation aimed at sensitive technology.

Huang, who has led the company for over three decades, admitted to the affair, prompting growing uncertainty regarding leadership stability. The scandal triggered significant market volatility, erasing more than $350 billion from Nvidia's market valuation as investors weigh potential geopolitical risks.

Despite mounting scrutiny and ongoing reviews by intelligence authorities, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly expressed support for the chief executive. Nvidia's critical role in global semiconductor supply chains has further heightened national security concerns surrounding the executive's actions.

Sources: DW, NOS (Nederlandse Omroep Stichting), NRC, NU, Tagesschau.

During a visit to Chișinău, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos announced €30 million in non-refundable grants from the European Union to support Moldova's winter energy compensation scheme, "Ajutor la Contor".

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan welcomed the package, emphasizing that the funds will go directly to helping vulnerable households cover heating bills this winter. Tofan added that Chișinău continues to seek further international assistance to manage its national budget deficit. Government spokesperson Dumitru Ciorici reaffirmed that the aid consists entirely of non-repayable funds.

In addition to energy aid, Kos discussed Moldova's European integration progress with authorities. Analysts noted that the upcoming two years will be critical for achieving required reforms ahead of key electoral milestones in 2027.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă, Newsmaker, Moldova1, TV8, Adevărul

Following a meeting of Italy’s National Committee for Order and Security, authorities agreed to reinforce the monitoring of vulnerable IT systems and essential infrastructure. Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi stated that recent cyberattacks sought to create chaos, destabilize institutions, and spread unfounded alarms.

To bolster long-term capabilities, Parliament is examining legislation to expand military cyber operations and train roughly 1,200 specialists. However, views on national readiness remain divided. Cyberpolice chief Ivano Gabrielli asserted that structured defense tools exist but called for urgent security updates on remote-accessible assets. Meanwhile, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto renewed warnings over hybrid warfare, calling it an "epochal challenge" that no country is currently equipped to defeat alone.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica.