Ukraine
Border crossing operations at the state border of Ukraine have been temporarily suspended due to a malfunction in the customs database. The processing of citizens and vehicles for entry and exit from Ukraine is not being carried out.
Representatives of the EU and the Belgian government have not reached an agreement on the use of frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine. Belgium demands legal guarantees and fears lawsuits, while the EU insists on a plan to use 140 billion euros.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced his intention to more actively emphasize the Alliance's nuclear potential as a deterrent against Russia. He stressed the importance of informing the public about nuclear deterrence for common security.
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of an S-400 "Triumph" launcher and an occupiers' ammunition depot in Crimea on October 6, 2025. The SOF Resistance Movement obtained intelligence on the location of the 18th Russian army's ammunition depot in the village of Udachne near Simferopol, which was hit by SOF drones.
In Bila Tserkva, a man damaged personalized flags installed in memory of fallen soldiers. Law enforcement officers detained a 38-year-old local resident.
Russia attacked energy infrastructure in 5 regions of Ukraine overnight, leading to blackouts in 8 regions. The situation is particularly difficult in Kharkiv, Sumy and Poltava regions.
Overnight, Russia launched 458 drones and 45 missiles at Ukraine, 32 of which were ballistic. 406 drones and 9 missiles were shot down or suppressed, with the main strike directions being Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Poltava regions.
Russia launched its ninth massive attack on Ukraine's civilian gas infrastructure overnight since early October, using missiles and drones. As a result of the hits, an employee of the Naftogaz Group was wounded and production equipment was damaged.
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, firing over 450 attack drones and 45 missiles, targeting residential buildings, energy, and infrastructure. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions against Russia, especially regarding its energy sector and frozen assets.
As a result of Russia's night attack on energy infrastructure, heat and water supply disruptions occurred in several regions of Ukraine. Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Kirovohrad Oblast, Mykolaiv Oblast, Poltava Oblast, Sumy Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast, Chernihiv Oblast, Zaporizhzhia, as well as railway infrastructure were affected.
The United States granted Hungary a one-year waiver from sanctions for using Russian oil and gas after Prime Minister Orban's meeting with President Trump. Hungary pledged to purchase approximately $600 million worth of liquefied natural gas from the US.
As a result of the Russian attack on Dnipro, one woman died, 11 people were injured, six were hospitalized, including a 13-year-old girl. In the region, three people were wounded, and infrastructure and enterprises were damaged.
In Ukraine, driving an electric scooter and bicycle while intoxicated is equated to driving a car while intoxicated. The fine is 17,000 hryvnias and deprivation of driving rights, even for teenagers.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko reported on Russia's night attack on critical infrastructure in Kyiv and 8 regions. In Dnipro, a strike drone hit a residential building, killing one person and injuring 10.
Due to a Russian attack on the Poltava region, railway infrastructure has been damaged, and there is no electricity supply or contact network on several sections. This has led to significant delays for a number of long-distance trains and suburban services in the Poltava and Kharkiv regions.
Over the past day, 181 combat engagements took place on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The enemy launched one missile and 74 air strikes, used ten missiles, dropped 164 guided aerial bombs, and engaged 6,184 kamikaze drones.
On the night of November 8, the Russian army attacked the energy infrastructure of Poltava region, injuring one person. Emergency power, water, and heat outages have been introduced in some cities in the region.
On November 8, warm weather is expected in Ukraine under the influence of an anticyclone. Localized rain and fog are forecast, with air temperatures rising to 17 degrees Celsius.
Satellite images have shown that China is actively expanding missile production facilities, increasing their area by more than 2 million square meters since 2020. More than 60% of the 136 missile industry or Chinese Rocket Force facilities show signs of expansion.
As a result of a night attack on Dnipro by a Russian kamikaze drone, one woman was killed and 10 people were injured. The strike hit a nine-story building, destroying apartments from the 4th to the 6th floors.
In the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula, the Russian authorities are launching a digital control campaign, forcing employees of state and educational institutions to install the Russian messenger "Max". Refusal threatens disciplinary action, and management reports daily on compliance, which is a tool for surveillance and an element of a broader digital occupation strategy.
Russia again attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leading to emergency power outages in several regions. Rescuers and energy workers will restore supplies after the situation stabilizes.
Estonia is considering canceling Limp Bizkit's concert in May 2026 due to Fred Durst's past pro-Russian statements. The authorities believe that supporters of Russia have no place in the Estonian cultural space, despite the musician not making political statements in recent years.
On the night of November 8, emergency power outages were introduced in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Cherkasy, and Kirovohrad regions. Power outage schedules are not in effect, and consumers are urged to use electricity wisely.
Kyiv has become part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the "Music" category. This year, 58 new cities from more than 40 countries joined the initiative, nine of them in the "Music" category.
The United States of America and Hungary signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of nuclear energy on November 7. The document provides for negotiations on cooperation in the civilian nuclear industry, including small modular reactors and spent fuel storage.
During the day, 170 combat engagements took place, Russian troops launched 55 air strikes and used 3,074 kamikaze drones. Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous attacks in various directions, destroying 110 occupiers and a significant amount of enemy equipment in the Pokrovsk direction.
Russian kindergartens are introducing a new propaganda format – museums of the "special military operation. " This "educational methodology" was approved at the All-Russian Forum of Preschool Education.
On November 7, the Polish Sejm did not support President Karol Nawrocki's bill on aid to Ukrainian refugees, as it duplicated an already adopted government version. The law adopted by the government extends the legal stay of Ukrainians until March 4, 2026, strengthening the requirements for financial assistance and social support.
The US plans to acquire at least 1 million drones for the army over the next two to three years. This is a response to the lessons learned from the war in Ukraine and concerns about dependence on Chinese-made components.