Russian Strikes Ahead of Talks

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1. 8 Nov

   The ministry also said Russia had hit two power substations in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk and Zhytomyr regions, both of which it said powered military-industrial enterprises.

   6 outlets · The Straits Times
2. 9 Nov

   Ukraine has now disrupted operations at nearly 30 major Russian oil refineries through precise long-range drone strikes.

   3 outlets · ABC News (Australia)

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• 9 Nov A day before US-brokered talks, Russia and Ukraine batter each other with strikesRussia and Ukraine continued their military engagements one day before scheduled US-brokered peace talks. Russia targeted Ukraine's power infrastructure in multiple regions, while Ukrainian forces struck a major Russian oil refinery near St. Petersburg. The ongoing conflict shows no signs of resolution despite President Trump’s claims that the two sides are close to an agreement.ABC News (US)
• 9 Nov A day before US-brokered talks, Russia and Ukraine batter each other with long-range strikesRussian forces attacked Ukraine's power grid while Ukrainian troops struck a major oil refinery in Russia before upcoming U.S.-brokered negotiations aimed at ending the conflict. The war shows no signs of easing despite President Trump's claims that a deal is near, with both sides intensifying their attacks and suffering significant civilian casualties. Talks set to begin on Tuesday will focus on security guarantees…Toronto Star
• 9 Nov At least one person killed as Russia and Ukraine trade strikes overnightOvernight strikes between Russia and Ukraine resulted in at least one death and damage to a significant Russian oil refinery. A Ukrainian drone attack set fire to the Kirishi refinery in Leningrad region, which is Russia’s second-largest facility. Additionally, Russian forces targeted three power substations across Ukraine and attacked a cargo ship in the Black Sea, according to Russian state news agencies…Al Jazeera
• 9 Nov Ukrainian drone attack sets Russia's Kirishi refinery ablazeOn Monday, a Ukrainian drone attack set Russia's Kirishi oil refinery in the Leningrad region on fire, which is the country’s second-largest facility. Governor Alexander Drozdenko reported that while the blaze has been contained, one civilian was killed by falling debris from the drones. The attack coincides with intensifying strikes on infrastructure by both sides as winter approaches and Ukraine faces power…ABC News (AU)
• 9 Nov Russia hits power stations in Ukraine, vessel in Black SeaRussia conducted attacks on three power substations in Ukraine overnight, according to Russian state news agencies. The same report indicated that a cargo ship was also targeted in the Black Sea by Russia, which claimed the vessel was transporting weapons for Ukraine. Reuters reported these details but could not independently confirm them.The Hindu
• 8 Nov Russian strikes wound nine and damage Ukraine's power network ahead of talksOvernight drone and ballistic missile attacks damaged Ukrainian energy infrastructure, causing blackouts and disrupting water supplies across 12 regions, with Kyiv hit hardest. Nine people were injured, including one child, from more than 30 missiles and over 170 drones. The attacks occurred before scheduled trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi involving Ukrainian and Russian delegations. President Volodymyr Zelensky…BBC
• 8 Nov Ukraine says Russia ramps up strikes to pressure Kyiv at talksOn November 7, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of intensifying strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of trilateral U.S.-brokered peace talks scheduled for November 10 and 11 in Abu Dhabi. The attacks caused power cuts in five regions and affected electricity transmission in Kyiv, with the Energy Ministry reporting damages to key facilities. Zelensky also mentioned Russia’s use…The Hindu
• 8 Nov Russian strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands in UkraineRussian strikes on November 8 damaged Ukraine's energy infrastructure, cutting power to more than 600,000 residents in the Dnipropetrovsk region and nearly 250,000 customers in the Kharkiv region. The attacks come as Ukraine prepares for a harsh winter following Russia’s intensification of aerial assaults on its electrical grid. President Volodymyr Zelensky claims that Russia is escalating these strikes to influence…The Straits Times
• 8 Nov Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv region, damaging infrastructureRussian forces conducted airstrikes in the Kyiv region that damaged industrial structures, energy facilities, and a major bridge, leaving five people wounded. The attacks also severely damaged a kindergarten, scattering debris and toys across the grounds. As Ukraine braces for a harsh winter, these strikes threaten to exacerbate existing shortages of electricity and heating supplies due to damage to power…Euronews
• 8 Nov Russia says hit power substations in Ukraine and three ships in Black SeaRussia’s Defense Ministry reported hitting three cargo ships carrying military goods destined for Ukraine and two power substations supplying electricity to Ukrainian defense industries. The targeted vessels included a container ship near Odesa, another at Chornomorsk, and a dry cargo ship southwest of Odesa. Additionally, Russian forces reportedly struck power substations in Dnipropetrovsk and Zhytomyr regions…The Straits Times

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