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Here for Ukraine information. Pro-Ukraine. Once-a-day info highlights roundup from the Kyiv Independent, UNITED24 Media, Live: Ukraine Telegram, done when I get time. Twitter: @mmouse44073558 All opinions are mine alone. Ducks are great.
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread

⚡️ Ukraine war latest updates (kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-...): Kyiv denies Pokrovsk encirclement again, admits logistics difficult.
The Ukrainian military denied once again on Nov. 10 that Russian troops had managed to encircle the embattled city.
Ukraine war latest updates: Kyiv denies Pokrovsk encirclement, 7th Rapid Response Corps releases drone strike footage (8)
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 8 times today. The Ukrainian military denied once again on Nov. 10 that Russian troops had managed to en...
kyivindependent.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread

There were reports from the front. The occupiers have not achieved any significant gains. In the Pokrovsk direction, the Dobropillia districts, and the Donetsk region overall — we are holding our positions, said President Zelenskyy.
November 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread

Trump administration pushes to weaken Ukraine resolution (www.kyivpost.com/post/63999) on Russian occupation at UN, sources tell Kyiv Post.
Trump Administration Pushes to Weaken Ukraine Resolution on Russian Occupation at UN, Sources Tell Kyiv Post
Western allies are warning that the White House push to strip references to “territorial integrity” and “aggression” will undermine the international consensus.
www.kyivpost.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread

In the Zaporizhzhia oblast, analysts from the DeepState project have observed a significant expansion of the gray zone along the Solodke–Novomykolayivka–Rivnopillia–Nove–Novouspenivske line.
They reported that the enemy’s numerical advantage is >>
November 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
November 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Reposted by Dances with Ducks
⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — NOV 11, 2025 (2/2)

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■ Overnight attacks: triple-digit, all drones; relatively low interception rate
■ Single-digit 🇺🇦 strikes, but 🇷🇺 strikes remain well below average as well

📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/umyVPfKH5vI
November 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...

Key Takeaways

The situation in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad area remains difficult as Ukrainian forces fight to hold the shoulders of the pocket and Russian forces continue to advance in the area.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread

⚡️Ukraine's nuclear safety still at risk even after Zaporizhzhia plant connected to backup power
The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has restored access to backup power for the first time in six (kyivindependent.com/ukraines-nuc...) >>
Ukraine's nuclear safety still at risk even after Zaporizhzhia plant connected to backup power
The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has restored access to backup power for the first time in six months after its second power line was repaired, the International Atomic Energy Age...
kyivindependent.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread

The Khmelnytskyi and Rivne nuclear power plants were forced to reduce electricity generation after strikes on a substation vital to nuclear safety, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said.
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread

Ukraine’s Army Chief Syrsky said the situation around Pokrovsk remains under control and that logistics routes into the city have been restored.(www.kyivpost.com/post/63953)
Fighting in Pokrovsk Slows, but Russia Still Plans to Seize the City – Ukraine’s Army Chief
Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukraine’s top general, said the situation around Pokrovsk remains under control and that logistics routes into the city have been restored.
www.kyivpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread

🇸🇮Slovakia will not support using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine.
Pro-Russian Prime Minister Robert Fico strongly opposes his country agreeing to such a move.
November 10, 2025 at 11:44 AM
November 10, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Reposted by Dances with Ducks
⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — NOV 10, 2025 (2/2)

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■ Overnight attacks: double-digit, including seven missiles; decent interception rate
■ Single-digit 🇺🇦 strikes, but 🇷🇺 strikes well below average as well

📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/qbPwKgGEjkg
November 10, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread

⚡️Ukraine's state-owned energy company says all of its power plants are down after Russia's 'largest-ever attack.'
The recent Russian attack destroyed all restored capacity, leaving the plants generating no power, the state-owned >>
Ukraine's state-owned energy company says all of its power plants are down after Russia's 'largest-ever attack'
The recent Russian attack destroyed all restored capacity, leaving the plants generating no power, the state-owned energy company Centrenergo said on Nov. 8.
kyivindependent.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...

Key Takeaways Thread

Russian and Ukrainian forces continue interdiction campaigns in the Pokrovsk direction as the rate of Russian advances in and around Pokrovsk remains temporarily decreased.
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread

🚈❗️The Russian enemy destroyed a locomotive depot in the Lubny district of the Poltava region.
The administrative building, several facilities of the depot, and locomotives undergoing maintenance were damaged. >>
November 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Threadlet

US lawmakers launch new push for missing Ukrainian children and POWs.
A new bipartisan measure authorizes US intelligence and legal assets to focus on retrieving POWs, civilian detainees, and forcibly transferred children.
(www.kyivpost.com/post/63901)
US Lawmakers Launch New Push for Missing Ukrainian Children, POWs
A new bipartisan measure authorizes US intelligence and legal assets to focus on retrieving POWs, civilian detainees, and forcibly transferred children.
www.kyivpost.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread

🇪🇺The European Commission has warned EU member states of financial consequences if they fail to approve the use of frozen Russian assets for a “reparations loan” to Ukraine.
According to the Financial Times, which cites an internal >>
November 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
November 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Reposted by Dances with Ducks
⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — NOV 9, 2025 (2/2)

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■ Overnight attacks: double-digit, all drones; less than half intercepted
■ Only two 🇺🇦 strikes, but 🇷🇺 strikes below average as well

📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/hQOFc1Q9nbQ
November 9, 2025 at 8:18 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...

Key Takeaways Thread

The rate of Russian advances in the Pokrovsk direction has temporarily slowed but will likely increase again in the coming days as Russian forces extend logistics and bring reinforcements in the area.
November 9, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread

⚡️Orban meets Trump in Washington to discuss Russian oil, war against Ukraine.
The U.S. and Hungary are also planning to sign a "significant nuclear cooperation agreement," Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.
'Full sanctions exemption' — US allows Hungary to buy Russian energy following Orban–Trump talks in Washington
"We have received a full sanctions exemption for the Turk Stream and Druzhba pipelines," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said. Reuters reported that the exemption was granted for one year.
kyivindependent.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread

A ceasefire has been established near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to allow repair work.
Starting Saturday, technicians will connect Ferosplavna-1 to the plant, restoring two power lines, including one that was repaired in October.
November 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlight

Russia strikes key railway depot in Poltava region, threatening transport links between Kyiv and eastern Ukraine.
The overnight attack hit one of the country’s critical transit hubs. Damage to trains and locomotives may force a reduction in routes.
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread

🇪🇺🇧🇪The European Commission failed to convince Belgium to agree to the proposed “reparation loan” for Ukraine, Euronews reports.
A technical meeting between representatives of the European Commission and the Belgian government took place on November 7.
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM