CNN: Explosions heard in Kyiv.

6:59 AM

Mediazona confirms identities of over 77,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine.

Since Mediazona's last update at the end of October, the names of 1,761 Russian soldiers have been added to the list of casualties.

4:34 AM

EU preparing 15th sanctions package against Russia, targeting foreign-made parts.

"We have to strengthen anti-sanctions circumvention measures because Russia cannot produce (weaponry) without imported parts, chips and other components," the EU's chief diplomat, Josep Borrell, said at a news conference in Kyiv. "We should use sanctions to isolate Russia's industrial capabilities from imports from other countries."

2:44 AM

'Faster deliveries and fewer red-lines' — Borrell reassures Kyiv of EU's unwavering support following Trump victory.

"We need faster deliveries and fewer self-imposed red lines," Borrell said referring to his support of allowing Ukraine to strike deep inside Russian with Western-provided long range weaponry.

1:17 AM

US to deliver over 500 interceptors for Patriot, NASAMS systems to Ukraine, WSJ reports.

The Biden administration will rush the delivery of over 500 interceptor missiles for the Patriot and National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile (NASAMS) systems to Kyiv, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Nov. 9, citing a senior administration official.

7:49 PM  (Updated:  November 10, 2024 12:40 am)

'Crimea is gone' — Senior Trump advisor says Ukraine needs to have 'realistic' war aims.

A senior advisor to Donald Trump has said Ukraine needs to be "realistic" in its aims for the war, adding the Russian-occupied peninsula of Crimea was "gone."

9:53 PM  (Updated:  November 10, 2024 12:14 am)

Video shows Russian forces executing unarmed, wounded Ukrainian soldier, Kyiv says.

"The occupiers have no limit to cynicism and cruelty," Ukraine's Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said.

10:54 PM

Battlefield situation 'challenging' and 'trending towards escalation,' Syrskyi says.

"We have numerous reports about the preparation of North Korean soldiers to participate in combat operations alongside Russian forces," Syrskyi said.

9:08 PM

Russian artillery production to outmatch all of EU by 30% next year, Ukrainian intelligence says.

An ammunition shortage has long been a cause for concern in Ukraine but has escalated this year.

8:23 PM

Ukraine has produced its first 100 missiles, Zelensky says.

Ukraine began actively developing its missile program after Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.

7:03 PM

Russian casualties reached record high in October, UK defense minister says.

British defense intelligence estimates Russia has likely suffered more than 696,000 losses since the start of the full-scale invasion.

6:31 PM

American AI company Vantiq launches project to develop smart cities in Ukraine.

The memorandum of understanding will establish over 100 industrial parks across Ukraine, impacting the lives of 2.5 million citizens, and helping create “hyper-modern” cities.

6:30 PM

Efforts underway to prepare Zelensky-Trump meeting, minister says.

"The dialogue between President Zelensky and President-elect Trump has already been established," Sybiha said in Kyiv at a joint press conference with the European Union's chief diplomat, Josep Borrell.

2:25 PM  (Updated:  November 9, 2024 5:17 pm)

Ukrainian drones hit chemical plant in Russia's Tula Oblast, source says.

The Russian Defense Ministry reported on Nov. 9 that Ukraine struck seven Russian regions – including Tula Oblast – with 50 drones. Moscow claimed that it had shot down all 50 drones, including two over Tula Oblast, which is located south of Moscow.

5:11 PM

Syrskyi: Ukrainian drones struck over 52,000 Russian targets in October.

Syrskyi said that the targets included 129 artillery systems, 221 pieces of radio equipment, and more than 4,000 Russian troops.

4:48 PM

Culture

Russia seeks to obliviate Ukrainian heritage by demolishing UNESCO-protected sites

4:00 PM

Trump's peace plan may include deploying European troops to buffer zone in Ukraine, Telegraph reports.

The U.S. would supply weapons to Ukraine to prevent Moscow from re-launching the war, according to the Telegraph. In exchange, Ukraine would agree not to pursue its ambition to join NATO for 20 years, the sources said.

3:14 PM

Video

Dare to Ukraine | Kharkiv: The city that refuses to be broken.

In the fifth episode of “Dare to Ukraine,” we explore Kharkiv, a city that embodies resilience and creativity in the face of adversity. As Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv is renowned for its diverse architecture and vibrant arts scene.

12:48 PM

Moscow claims shooting down 50 Ukrainian drones in 7 Russian regions overnight.

The claim comes as Ukraine, over the past several months, has intensified its efforts to strike deep into Russia using homemade drones, targeting arms depots, airfields, and oil refineries to weaken Russia's combat capabilities from a distance.

12:15 PM

EU top diplomat Borrell arrives in Kyiv.

In a social media post on X, Borrell vowed that the EU's support has always been his "personal priority" and it should remain on top of the bloc's agenda.

11:26 AM

Russian drone attack on Odesa kills 1, wounds 13, prosecutors say.

The report comes as Ukraine's Air Force said that Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 51 drones, and the southern Odesa Oblast was the "epicenter."

10:25 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 707,540 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,660 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

6:11 AM

Von der Leyen suggests replacing Russian LNG with US supplies in phone call with Trump.

"We still get a whole lot of LNG via Russia, from Russia," she said in a phone call with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. "And why not replace it with American LNG, which is cheaper, and brings down our energy prices?"

4:54 AM

Russian court sentences 2 soldiers to life in prison for killing entire Ukrainian family.

Anton Sopov, 21, and Stanislav Rau, 28 were convicted of killing a family of nine, including two children, in occupied Donetsk Oblast. The case marks a rare instance of Russian authorities holding its own troops accountable for war crimes perpetrated in Ukraine.

4:03 AM

Russian general accused of running torture camps dies in Ukraine.

Russian General Pavel Klimenko, 47, led Russia's 5th Donetsk Motorized Rifle Brigade. Members of this brigade were accused of torturing pro-Kremlin U.S. blogger Russell Bentley to death in April 2024.

2:29 AM

Lviv-born pediatrician living in Russia may face 6-year prison sentence after criticizing war.

Russian authorities are seeking a six-year prison sentence for Dr. Nadezhda Buyanova, a pediatrician originally from Lviv, Ukraine, accused of criticizing Russia’s actions in Ukraine during a private appointment.