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Tuesday, November 3

10:43 AM

Zelensky arrives in Berlin for meeting with German Chancellor

"Important meetings lie ahead, as well as strengthening our air defense and supporting our energy sector. This will be the priority of today’s talks," said Zelensky on social media upon arriving in Germany.

01:06 PM

Russia unleashes biggest mass attack on Ukraine's energy this year

Energy officials recorded one of the largest waves of Russian ballistic missiles targeting critical infrastructure, with Russia also launching cruise missiles, jet-powered drones, and propeller-powered drones, Vitalii Zaichenko, CEO of Ukrenergo, the country's state grid operator, told the Kyiv Independent.

01:51 AM

Witkoff reveals location, date for new trilateral peace deal negotiations

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Nov. 3 that new rounds of trilateral peace negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. will be held on Nov. 10 in Abu Dhabi.

05:47 AM

Russian missile attack hits Kharkiv medical facility, injuring 73

Terekhov said approximately 200 patients would be evacuated to other medical facilities as emergency services worked at the scene.

08:32 PM

'Exceptionally horrific strike' — Russian bombs hit school used as humanitarian aid center in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, killing 29

Forty-eight people remained missing as search and rescue operations continued at the site of the Russian attack on the morning of Nov. 3, Governor Mykhailo Semikin said.

09:40 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,594,830 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

The number includes 2,060 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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