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    Ukraine's state-owned energy company says all of its power plants are down after Russia's 'largest-ever attack'

    Ukraine's state-owned energy company says all of its power plants are down after Russia's 'largest-ever attack'

    The recent Russian attack destroyed all restored capacity, leaving the plants generating no power, the state-owned energy company Centrenergo said on Nov. 8.

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    💥 North Korea threatens new aggression #shorts

    💥 North Korea threatens new aggression #shorts

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    Lavrov’s Budapest stumble leaves Putin looking weak and exposes rifts in the Kremlin

    At a recent meeting of Russia’s Security Council - where President Vladimir Putin tasked top officials with preparing proposals for possible nuclear weapons tests—one development caught the eye of political analysts.

    Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, …

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    November 8 – The Day of Air Assault Forces

    Today, Ukraine marks the Day of the Air Assault Forces — the elite branch of the country’s Defense Forces. On the occasion of the professional holiday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented…

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    LIVE! Tomahawk deal and NATO support – more than 1,000 Russian losses a day!

    LIVE! Tomahawk deal and NATO support – more than 1,000 Russian losses a day!

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    Ukraine Reforms Tracker Weekly — Issue 41

    Ukraine Reforms Tracker Weekly — Issue 41

    Editor’s note: This is issue 41 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly "Ukraine Reforms Tracker" covering events from Oct. 30–Nov. 6, 2025. The digest highlights steps taken in the Ukrainian parliament related to business, economics, and …

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    Ukrainian drones hit power substations in Russia's Volgograd and Vologda regions

    Ukrainian drones overnight Saturday attacked power substations in Russia’s Volgograd and Vologda regions, regional authorities said

    Several communities in the Volgograd region lost electricity following the strikes. Other consequences were not …

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    Overnight in the subway, thanks to Russian bombings

    Overnight in the subway, thanks to Russian bombings

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TRUMP BACKTRACKED! IS HUNGARY ALLOWED TO PURCHASE RUSSIAN ENERGY RESOURCES?

TRUMP BACKTRACKED! IS HUNGARY ALLOWED TO PURCHASE RUSSIAN ENERGY RESOURCES?

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❗️Any easing of pressure will only motivate Putin to prolong this war, says Zelenskyy #shorts

❗️Any easing of pressure will only motivate Putin to prolong this war, says Zelenskyy #shorts

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One night with interceptor drone squad hunting Russian Shaheds

One night with interceptor drone squad hunting Russian Shaheds

As winter approaches and Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system intensify, a small unit from the 3rd Army Corps spends sleepless nights hunting long-range Shahed drones on the front line in Kharkiv Oblast — before they reach Ukrainian cities. …
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'We had only a few seconds before it hit' — Russian drones force journalists farther from Ukraine’s front lines

'We had only a few seconds before it hit' — Russian drones force journalists farther from Ukraine’s front lines

With incessant Russian drones flying all over areas near the front that once were safer, it has become increasingly difficult for journalists covering the war in Ukraine to keep doing their jobs.

In October alone, three journalists were killed and …

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Commander charged with negligence after Russia hits military award ceremony in eastern Ukraine

Commander charged with negligence after Russia hits military award ceremony in eastern Ukraine

The Russian strike killed 12 servicemen and seven civilians, while 36 others were injured, according to the Prosecutor General's Office.

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💥 A drone hit a residential building in Dnipro — people are dead #shorts

💥 A drone hit a residential building in Dnipro — people are dead #shorts

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Russian attacks kill at least 11, injure 44 in Ukraine over past day

Russian attacks kill at least 11, injure 44 in Ukraine over past day

Ukrainian forces downed 406 out of the 458 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Russia also launched 45 cruise and ballistic missiles, nine of which were downed, the statement said.

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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,150,100 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,150,100 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

The number includes 1,190 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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Drone attack sparks fires in Kyiv, Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

Drone attack sparks fires in Kyiv, Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

Russia launched yet another wide-ranging attack on Ukrainian cities overnight on Nov. 8, using a combination of drone and missiles to strike targets across the country.

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Russia strikes residential building in Dnipro, killing 1, injuring 10

Russia strikes residential building in Dnipro, killing 1, injuring 10

Russia carried out a drone attack on the city of Dnipro overnight on Nov. 8, killing one person and injuring 10 others, including two children, officials reported.

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“Putin frightens the world with old missiles”: Denis Davydov on the myth of the Burevestnik #shorts

“Putin frightens the world with old missiles”: Denis Davydov on the myth of the Burevestnik #shorts

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Denys Davydov: “Putin won’t use nukes – but he’ll never stop this war”

Denys Davydov: “Putin won’t use nukes – but he’ll never stop this war”

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💬 “We have made progress”: Trump on peace between Ukraine and Russia #shorts

💬 “We have made progress”: Trump on peace between Ukraine and Russia #shorts

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Hawks Regiment joins Unmanned Systems Forces

The Unmanned Systems Forces continues to expand and integrate highly experienced units into its ranks, with the most recent addition being the 411th Regiment of Unmanned Systems “Hawks” joining the…

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The EU is preparing a special tribunal! Russia will not go unpunished. | NEWS PULSE

The EU is preparing a special tribunal! Russia will not go unpunished. | NEWS PULSE

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Zelensky blames ex-energy chief for grid’s failure to withstand Russian assaults amid talk of scapegoating

Zelensky blames ex-energy chief for grid’s failure to withstand Russian assaults amid talk of scapegoating

"He was the head of a large system, and this system was supposed to ensure the security of our energy sector. He was obliged to do this — and he did not," the president told journalists on Nov. 7.

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FP-1 and FP-2 – Drones that inflict pain on the Russian rear! | Weapons with @StarskyUA

FP-1 and FP-2 – Drones that inflict pain on the Russian rear! | Weapons with @StarskyUA

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