Deputy Minister of Energy Roman Andarak stated that the restoration of the destroyed TPPs of "Centrenergo" will take time, and the pace of repairs depends on the extent of damage and the availability of equipment. Specialists are assessing the scale of destruction, and it is currently difficult to make predictions regarding restoration timelines.
During the conversation between the President of Ukraine and a journalist from the British publication The Guardian, the lights went out in the Mariinsky Palace in the capital. Zelenskyy noted that "these are our living conditions."
Since the beginning of November 9, 248 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. The occupiers launched 27 air strikes, dropped 81 guided bombs, and used 1,423 kamikaze drones.
According to the President, our countries share deep common values, unlike Russia. He also denied that Trump had abandoned the idea of transferring Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv.
Ukraine expects the European Union to prepare the content of the 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions within a month. Kyiv proposes to add Russian legal entities and individuals who profit from energy resources to the sanctions list.
On Monday, November 10, measures to limit electricity consumption are planned in Ukraine, with 2 to 4 queues to be disconnected. The reason is the consequences of massive Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
Ukrenergo announced the need to cut 70% of electricity in Kyiv in the afternoon of November 9. From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, outages are being applied to 4 queues simultaneously in the capital.
The Ukrainian cruise missile FP-5 "Flamingo" has a flight range of up to 3,000 km, which is twice that of the American "Tomahawk. " Its main advantage is that Ukraine can use it without the permission of allies to strike Russian territory.
As of 4:00 PM on November 9, 2025, the total number of combat engagements exceeded 140. In the Pokrovsk direction, 37 attacks were repelled, the enemy is pressing on 20 settlements and increasing pressure towards Kostiantynivka, and communities in the Sumy region also suffered.
The head of the Bureau of International Policy at the President of Poland, Marcin Przydacz, stated that Poland expects reciprocity from Ukraine, especially in matters of historical and economic policy. He emphasized that there will be no return to thinking in terms of "a call to Warsaw asking for support."
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees on the imposition of personal sanctions against eight individuals and five legal entities. The restrictions apply to Putin's special representative Kirill Dmitriev, former head of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine Oleksandr Tupitsky, as well as Russian publishing houses.
Support for Ukraine in Poland has decreased from 95% in 2022 to 48%, accompanied by an increase in cases of discrimination against Ukrainians, against the backdrop of skeptical statements from official Warsaw representatives.
In Odesa, people got stuck on one of Ukraine's highest rides, the Power Tower. This is not the first incident involving this ride, which is 60 meters high.
Over $5 billion in US arms exports to support NATO allies and Ukraine have been delayed due to the government shutdown. This affects deliveries of AMRAAM missiles, Aegis combat systems, and HIMARS to Denmark, Croatia, and Poland.
From January 1, 2027, Ukraine will introduce a new classification of economic activities, NACE 2. 1-UA, which will replace the current KVED. The new system will cover all entrepreneurs, including individual entrepreneurs, maintaining a four-digit code structure but complying with the European standard.
At night and in the morning of November 10, fog is expected almost all over Ukraine, except for the northern regions. Visibility on the roads will be 200-500 meters, which corresponds to the I level of danger.
On Monday, November 10, cloudy weather with light rain is expected in Kyiv and the region. Daytime air temperature will be 10-12°C in Kyiv and 8-13°C in the region.
This move could unlock funding for Kyiv as the EU seeks ways to secure a loan without the risk of non-repayment.
Energy workers are gradually stabilizing and restoring the operation of thermal power plants after Russia's massive ballistic missile attack, but the electricity deficit persists. Hourly blackouts are being applied in most regions of Ukraine, with the most difficult situation in Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions.
In Russia, preschool children are taught military skills, including assembling and disassembling Kalashnikov assault rifles. This is happening as part of preparations for potential participation in the war against Ukraine.
Tens of thousands of people in Lisbon protested against new labor laws, which unions believe will undermine workers' rights. Protesters are also demanding higher wages.
This could lead to radical water consumption restrictions. Water companies and the government are developing emergency action plans.
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie commented on her visit to Mykolaiv and Kherson, calling it difficult but inspiring. She noted that families live under constant drone threat, which creates a psychological burden.
On the night of November 9, Ukraine repelled an attack by 69 Russian attack UAVs from various directions. Defense forces shot down/suppressed 34 enemy drones in the north and east of the country, 32 hits were recorded.
On November 8, 196 combat engagements were recorded on the front, of which 73 attacks were repelled in the Pokrovsk direction. The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to inflict significant losses on the occupiers in manpower and equipment.
Today, November 9, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine. Light, in places moderate rain is forecast in Zakarpattia, Prykarpattia, Odesa region and the Right Bank.
Italian Senator and leader of the liberal party "Azione" Carlo Calenda got a tattoo of the Ukrainian coat of arms on his wrist. He announced this on the social network X.
Ukraine, together with the EU and public organizations, is deploying the Unity Network for Ukrainians abroad. The first Unity Centers will open this year in Spain and Germany.
Fishermen from France, Sweden, and Denmark are sending used fishing nets to Ukraine to protect against Russian drones. The Breton charity Kernic Solidarités has already delivered 280 kilometers of nets, which are used to protect military personnel and civilians along the front line.
The German government plans to approve the purchase of defense equipment worth over 3 billion euros. The funds will go towards missiles for the IRIS-T SLM air defense system, 20 light Airbus combat helicopters, and 100,000 night vision devices.
