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Russian strikes hit substations linking Ukraine’s nuclear plants to grid, Zelensky says
Overnight missile and drone attacks damaged substations around Kyiv and in the Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Rivne, Kharkiv and Dnipro regions, leaving the capital short of power, water and heat, Zelensky said on 7 November.
Russia hits Kyiv with missiles and drones, damaging bridge, days before Abu Dhabi talks
Ballistic missiles and 172 drones struck Ukraine overnight, damaging Kyiv’s Northern Bridge and residential buildings, three days before US-led talks between Russia and Ukraine are due to open in Abu Dhabi.
Trump confirms “minor strikes” on Iran’s Qeshm Island, says “it’s not a war”
The US president said American forces destroyed an Iranian air-defence site on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, while claiming “a lot of progress” in talks with Tehran, Al Jazeera reported.
US offers up to $20 million for tips on Iran’s nuclear program as strike decision looms
Central Command said Washington will pay up to $20 million, with possible relocation, for information on Iran’s nuclear sites and personnel, while Trump weighs whether to resume strikes.
Ukrainian drones hit Afipsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region, starting a fire
Drones are reported to have struck the Afipsky refinery in southern Russia overnight, with blasts also heard in neighbouring Adygea. Russian authorities have not confirmed the attack, and the details remain unverified.
Iraq’s prime minister speaks to Trump as oil rises on fears of renewed Iran strikes
Baghdad says its soil will not be used against neighbours and warns armed groups off any Iranian retaliation, while Brent climbed 1.67% to $99.90 as investors priced in renewed escalation risk.
Ukrainian drones hit Ryazan, igniting fires at industrial sites near key Russian oil refinery
Telegram channels reported a blaze at Rosneft’s Ryazan refinery after an overnight drone raid, while the regional governor confirmed fires at industrial facilities but did not say whether the refinery was hit.
Russia launches one of its largest attacks of the year on Ukraine’s power grid, Ukrenergo says
Ukraine’s grid operator says a massive Russian assault on energy facilities began overnight, forcing emergency blackouts in Kyiv and several regions as officials brace for a difficult winter.
US confirms ‘defensive strikes’ on Iranian targets near Hormuz as Qeshm Island rocked
A US official said American forces carried out limited defensive strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran’s chief negotiator warned of a “new battlefield”, and Brent rose to $106.60 a barrel.
Iran says deal with US remains distant as Tehran braces for post-midterm strikes
A senior Iranian official told Reuters the two sides are far apart on ending the war, while Tehran warns of a forceful response if Washington resumes attacks once the US midterm vote is over.
US reportedly carries out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance cites progress toward deal
Iranian state media reported explosions on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, and US officials described defensive strikes, hours after Vice President Vance said a negotiated settlement with Tehran was possible.
North Korea test-fires cruise missiles and denies FBI claim it hacked Binance
Pyongyang said it tested cruise missiles with a new cluster warhead, as Kim Yo Jong rejected the FBI’s attribution of the record $6.3 billion Binance theft to the TraderTraitor hacking group.
Ukrainian drones hit Yaroslavl refinery, one of Russia’s five largest, governor says
A large fire broke out at the Slavneft-YANOS plant overnight. The refinery supplies central and north-western Russia, the Moscow region and military customers, according to Ukrainian and Russian outlets.