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  • Russians attack Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast: man injured, industrial business damaged

    Russians attack Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast: man injured, industrial business damaged

    The Russians have struck the city of Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast with Grad multiple-launch rocket systems, injuring a 50-year-old man and damaging premises belonging to an industrial business.

    Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

    Quote: "The Russians struck Nikopol with Grad MLRS. A 50-year-old man was injured and taken to hospital in a moderate condition. Premises belonging to an industrial business were damaged."

    Details: Lysak also reported on the situation in the Synelnykove district, where a fire had broken out due to a Russian attack, damaging infrastructure facilities. No one was killed or injured.

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  • Russians attack Kharkiv with aerial bombs, hitting one of city’s busiest roads

    Russians attack Kharkiv with aerial bombs, hitting one of city’s busiest roads

    An explosion was heard in the city of Kharkiv on the night of 8-9 November as the Russians launched guided aerial bombs. The bomb hit one of the city’s busiest roads. The roadway, trolleybus contact lines and street lighting network were damaged.

    Source: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov on Telegram; Ukraine’s Air Force on Telegram

    Quote from Terekhov: "An explosion was heard in Kharkiv. There may be repeat launches of guided aerial bombs. Please be cautious."

    Details: The Air Force warned of guided bomb launches on Kharkiv Oblast.

    Update: At 03:11, Terekhov reported a guided bomb strike at the intersection of two city districts, hitting the road surface.

    He added that civilian infrastructure sustained some damage. At this time, there is no information regarding casualties.

    Update: Terekhov reported on the aftermath of the nighttime strike in the morning.

    Quote: "One of the city's busiest roads was hit. The roadway, trolleybus contact lines and street lighting network were damaged."

    More details: Terekhov also noted that one non-operational petrol station was destroyed, and another was slightly damaged. Several windows were shattered in a nearby hotel, and a home improvement hypermarket located at the intersection sustained minor damage.

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  • Ukrainian air defence downs 32 out of 51 Russian attack drones overnight

    Ukrainian air defence downs 32 out of 51 Russian attack drones overnight

    Ukrainian air defence has confirmed the downing of 32 Russian UAVs as of the morning of 9 November.

    Source: Ukraine’s Air Force

    Details: It is known that the Russians launched 51 attack UAVs on Ukraine from the Russian cities of Primorsko-Akhtarsk and Oryol. An additional 18 drones disappeared from radar in various regions across Ukraine.

    The military specified that Odesa Oblast was the main target of the attack.

    Air defence responded to attacks in Odesa, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, Vinnytsia, Cherkasy and Ternopil oblasts.

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  • Russians kill and injure 10 people in Kherson and Donetsk oblasts in one day

    Russians kill and injure 10 people in Kherson and Donetsk oblasts in one day

    At least three civilians were killed in Kherson and Donetsk oblasts due to Russian attacks on 8 November.

    Source: Kherson Oblast Military Administration; Donetsk Oblast Military Administration

    Details: One resident was killed in the city of Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast. Five others were injured, namely two in Chasiv Yar, one in Kurakhove, one in Siversk and one in Torske.

    Two more people were injured in Kherson Oblast.

    Russian forces hit an educational institution, a penal facility and a shop. A total of 7 high-rise buildings and 15 houses were damaged in residential areas across Kherson Oblast.

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  • Ukrainian soldiers face 171 combat clashes with Russians on battlefield over past day

    Ukrainian soldiers face 171 combat clashes with Russians on battlefield over past day

    A total of 171 combat clashes have occurred on the battlefield over the past day.

    Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 08:00 on 9 November

    Details: On the Kupiansk front, 14 Russian attacks occurred during the day. Ukraine’s defence forces repelled Russian assaults near the settlements of Kindrashivka, Kolisnykivka, Zahryzove, Lozova, Pishchane and Berestove.

    On the Lyman front, the Russians attacked 12 times, trying to break through Ukrainian defences near the settlements of Hrekivka, Zarichne, Terny, Torske and Hryhorivka.

    On the Siversk front, Ukrainian defenders repelled five Russian assaults near the settlements of Bilohorivka and Verkhnokamianske.

    On the Kramatorsk front, the Russians attacked near the village of Bondarne once.

    On the Toretsk front, the Russians, actively using aircraft, launched 10 attacks near the settlements of Dyliivka, Druzhba, Toretsk, Shcherbynivka and Petrivka.

    On the Pokrovsk front, Ukrainian defenders stopped 36 Russian assaults towards the settlements of Myroliubivka, Novotoretske, Promin, Lysivka, Kruty Yar, Selydove, Vyshneve and Chumatske.

    On the Kurakhove front, Ukraine’s defence forces repelled 40 Russian attacks, with the Russians most actively trying to advance near the settlements of Illinka, Berestky, Novoselydivka, Novodmytrivka, Voznesenka, Maksymivka, Antonivka, Dalnie and Katerynivka.

    On the Vremivka front, the Russians conducted seven assaults on Ukrainian positions near the settlements of Trudove, Kostiantynopilske and Sukhi Yaly.

    On the Orikhiv front, the Russians launched five attacks on Ukraine’s defence forces’ positions near the settlements of Novoandriivka and Novodanylivka.

    On the Prydniprovske front, the Russians, supported by assault and bomber aircraft, launched three unsuccessful attacks on Ukrainian defence positions.

    On the Volyn and Polissia fronts, there is no evidence of the formation of offensive Russian groups.

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  • Trump’s peace plan excludes deployment of US troops in buffer zone – The Telegraph

    Trump’s peace plan excludes deployment of US troops in buffer zone – The Telegraph

    Members of Donald Trump's team are rejecting the possibility of US troops being deployed to secure an 800-mile (1,200-kilometre) buffer zone between the Russian and Ukrainian armies as envisaged by one of the plans to freeze the war between the two countries.

    Source: The Telegraph with reference to sources close to Trump

    Details: The plan’s details appeared after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that any attempt to achieve peace by appeasing Russia would be "suicidal" for Europe.

    This plan is one of several options Trump is considering. Before his election, Trump stated that he would start peace talks before assuming office in January.

    The plan, outlined by three members of Trump’s staff, suggests that the current front line would be frozen and Ukraine would agree to postpone its NATO aspirations for 20 years.

    In exchange, the US would provide Ukraine with sufficient weapons to deter Russia from resuming hostilities.

    However, the US would not deploy troops to patrol or secure the buffer zone, nor would it fund it.

    Quote from Trump’s team member: "We can do training and other support but the barrel of the gun is going to be European."

    "We are not sending American men and women to uphold peace in Ukraine. And we are not paying for it. Get the Poles, Germans, British and French to do it."

    Background:

    • On 8 November, former UK Chancellor George Osborne stated that it would be unrealistic for the UK to continue supporting Ukraine without US backing under a Trump presidency.
    • Trump himself has never clarified the specific terms of the peace deal he is envisaging to end the war.
    • While congratulating Trump on his victory, Zelenskyy expressed appreciation for Trump’s commitment to a "peace through strength" approach, believing it could help bring a just peace to Ukraine.
    • Following the European Political Community summit, Zelenskyy said he believes Trump wants a swift end to the war, but this could entail sacrifices for Ukraine.

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  • Russian nighttime attack on Odesa: one killed, 13 injured – photos

    Russian nighttime attack on Odesa: one killed, 13 injured – photos

    Investigators have found that Russian forces launched a large-scale UAV attack on Odesa and its outskirts on the night of 8-9 November, killing one person and injuring 13 others.

    Source: Odesa Oblast Prosecutor’s Office

    Details: It was confirmed that two children aged 4 and 16 sustained injuries.

     

    High-rise buildings in two residential complexes, houses, warehouses belonging to a private company and cars were damaged. It was mentioned that at least 10 cars were destroyed completely.

     

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  • EU chief diplomat Borrell arrives in Kyiv

    EU chief diplomat Borrell arrives in Kyiv

    Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has arrived in Kyiv on his fifth visit since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

    Source: Borrell on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

    Details: This particular visit will be his last one as the EU chief diplomat.

    Quote from Borrell: "In Kyiv for my 5th visit since Russia’s full-scale invasion and last one as HRVP [High Representative/Vice President of the European Union – ed.].

    EU support to Ukraine has been my personal priority during my mandate and will remain on top of the EU‘s agenda."

    More details: He also posted a photo from Kyiv Central Railway Station.

    Background:

    • Borrell believes Ukraine needs stronger security guarantees.
    • During his visit to South Korea on Monday, Borrell also urged the country to increase its support for Ukraine amidst concerns in Seoul over the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia.

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  • Moscow supposedly “ready to listen” to Trump’s proposals on Ukraine

    Moscow supposedly “ready to listen” to Trump’s proposals on Ukraine

    Russia has stated that it is "ready to listen" to the proposals of US President-elect Donald Trump regarding Russia’s war against Ukraine.

    Source: Sergei Ryabkov, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, as quoted by Interfax, a Russian news outlet

    Details: Moscow is reportedly "absolutely" ready to hear Trump’s proposals.

    Quote from Ryabkov: "If there are any signals from the American side that they have ideas on how to move forward in terms of settlement, rather than continuing to pump the Kyiv regime with all kinds of assistance in the hope that it will eventually lead to Moscow’s strategic defeat, we will undoubtedly do everything we can to analyse this and come up with a response…

    It is clear that there is no simple solution to this problem or these problems related to what is happening in Ukraine and around it."

    Background: Media reports suggest that Trump may call on European forces to create a 1,200-kilometre buffer zone between Russian and Ukrainian troops as part of a plan to freeze the war between the two countries.

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  • NATO members strongly condemn Putin and Kim Jong-un for expanding war against Ukraine

    NATO members strongly condemn Putin and Kim Jong-un for expanding war against Ukraine

    NATO members strongly condemn Putin and Kim Jong-un for expanding war against Ukraine

    The North Atlantic Council issued a statement condemning military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK. NATO member states called on Russia to comply with international obligations and UN resolutions.

    NATO Allies strongly condemn the decision of the leaders of Russia and the DPRK to dangerously expand Russia’s unprovoked aggressive war against Ukraine. The Kremlin was called upon to comply with its international obligations. This is stated in the statement of the North Atlantic Council on the DPRK, UNN reports.

    Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and Ukraine align themselves with this statement.

    “NATO Allies strongly condemn the decision of the leaders of the Russian Federation and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to dangerously expand Russia’s unprovoked aggressive war against Ukraine. In addition to the DPRK’s already substantial support for Russia’s military efforts through the provision of millions of rounds of ammunition and ballistic missiles, the thousands of combat troops deployed by the DPRK are a dangerous expansion of its ongoing support for Russia’s illegal aggressive war against Ukraine,” the statement reads.

    It is noted that the deepening of military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK has a profound impact on Euro-Atlantic security with consequences for the Indo-Pacific region.

    NATO also notes that the expansion of military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK is a violation of a number of UN Security Council resolutions, including 2270 (2016), 1718 (2006) and 1874 (2009). This is especially egregious given Russia’s status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.

    “We call on Russia to return to the implementation of these resolutions and to comply with its international obligations,” the statement reads.

    It is also noted that Russia’s statement of September 26 that the denuclearization of the DPRK is “not under consideration” is unacceptable, as it undermines the global non-proliferation regime, directly contradicts the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and further exacerbates regional tensions.

    “Russia’s announcement is part of its broader efforts to undermine the global non-proliferation regime and the lifting of UN sanctions. We call on all countries not to provide any assistance to Russia’s aggression and condemn all those who facilitate and thereby prolong Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine,” the statement reads.

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    In addition, it is noted that NATO will continue to work with its partners, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, to promote peace and stability and prevent Russia and those who contribute to its military efforts from undermining regional and global stability.

    Allies continue to strengthen NATO’s deterrence and defenses against all threats and challenges in all domains and across multiple strategic domains in the Euro-Atlantic area.

    “Allies remain as determined as ever to stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes for Ukraine to win. Allies and partners continue to step up critical political, military, financial, economic and humanitarian assistance as Ukraine exercises its inherent right to self-defense, enshrined in Article 51 of the UN Charter,” the statement said.

    It is emphasized that the allies are determined to support Ukraine in building forces capable of defeating Russian aggression, in line with the promise of long-term security assistance to Ukraine.