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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Washington could inflict “tremendous damage” on the International Criminal Court unless it changes its approach to prosecuting nationals of nonmember states. The warning raises questions about the future of a court that has issued arrest warrants for Russian President…
Russian Shahed drones struck residential areas of Kharkiv on Monday evening, injuring at least six people. A private house caught fire and approximately 10 vehicles were damaged, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov.
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie formally introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of illegally conducting the Iran war and abusing his authority. The move comes after Democrats won control of both chambers in the midterms and prepare broader investigations into…
Following a meeting attended by authorities from five frontline regions and Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday, Nov. 9 that Russia is trying to divide Ukraine along the Dnipro River through its strikes on bridges and the power grid. He said that central government is ready to send additional resources…
European Union (EU) member states agreed on Monday, Nov. 9, to extend their military training mission for Ukraine to Nov. 15, 2028. The programme will be backed with nearly €300 million ($335 million) in fresh funding. For the first time since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale war, Brussels will set up the European…
Speaking during a UN Security Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 9, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UN Andrii Melynk said Russia’s bombing of a school in Komyshuvakha and its 2022 strike on the Mariupol Drama Theater will be used as war crimes evidence against those who planned, ordered and carried out the attacks. In…
Russia’s Ministry of Defense has published videos and images of a modified “Orion” unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) along with Mi-8AMTSh-VN and Mi-28NM Attack helicopters carrying long-range cruise missiles and jet-powered drones. These will potentially provide Russia with a vastly increased battlefield range.
Former SEAL Team Six Squadron Leader Chuck Pfarrer takes a deep dive into the supply chain behind Russia’s terror weapons.
President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, Nov. 9, ahead of the trilateral talks with Russia and the US on Nov. 10-11. Zelensky urged New Delhi to identify steps it could take to help end Russia’s war, while India appeared ready to mediate in establishing Black Sea food…
Russia has transferred Vadym Golda, a Ukrainian staff member of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to a medical correctional facility in Russia’s Tambov region, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Monday, Nov. 9. If confirmed, Golda would be the third OSCE employee moved from occupied…
Journalist Lesia Dubenko describes hearing gunfire in central Krakow and witnessing the aftermath. Beyond the attacker’s motives, she argues, the response of police, medical workers and ordinary residents deserves attention.
Ukraine's Oleshky evacuation operation rescued several hundred civilians from Russian occupation but failed to achieve its broader humanitarian goals. It allowed Russian forces to exploit the five-day ceasefire to reinforce their positions on the left bank of the Dnipro River. Ukraine has acknowledged the subsequent…
Fresh from a Democratic midterm landslide, Donald Trump has promoted Stephen Miller, architect of his hardline policies, to White House Chief of Staff, signaling no shift on Ukraine, Iran, or Cuba. A day later, Trump touted a “big, beautiful agreement” to end Russia’s war, only for the Kremlin to say Putin had no…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has threatened to block the EU’s next seven-year budget unless all member states commit to financing Ukraine in 2027 and beyond, the Financial Times reported. His demand links the bloc’s wider spending negotiations to Kyiv’s urgent funding needs, as several governments resist further…
An intercepted conversation records a Russian commander ordering a soldier to send an African recruit about 20 meters ahead through a dangerous area, according to Ukraine’s military intelligence.
The UK- and France-led Coalition of the Willing on Monday kicked off its Exercise Koalicja in Poland, with 2,800 troops from 11 nations involved, set to last until Nov. 22, to prepare for planned troop deployments to postwar Ukraine. Russia has previously rejected the proposals.
Up to 19 people may still be trapped under rubble in Komyshuvakha after a Russian airstrike. Rescuers have recovered 55 bodies, while Russian drone attacks on the rescue operation injured two SES personnel on Sunday, Nov. 8.
Canada has announced additional sanctions against Russia, adding 38 entities and 24 individuals to its sanctions list. The measures target elements of Russia’s defense industry involved in ballistic missile technology, as well as cyber activities and financial networks that help sustain the country’s war economy…
Ukraine's delegation has departed for Abu Dhabi for two days of trilateral talks with the US and Russia. Kyiv will also hold separate meetings with representatives of four European countries, NATO, and the European Commission.
An important symbolic victory was gained over Soviet Russian communism back then, but Moscow has since renewed its rapacious aggression, and the frontline in Ukraine is the new Berlin Wall.
European countries are reluctant to transfer scarce Patriot interceptors to Ukraine without firm US commitments to replenish their stocks. Deliveries from European production are expected to begin easing the shortage in about a year.
Ukraine may be adopting Israeli-Italian HiSKY satellite links for deep-strike drones, trading Starlink’s capacity in exchange for greater resistance to jamming and US interference. Use remains unconfirmed, but recent refinery strikes suggest improved accuracy and effectiveness.
The US military has established Task Force Iron Gate to disrupt weapons shipments, sanctioned goods, and illicit financing moving through Iran’s land borders and the Caspian Sea. The approximately 20-person team will coordinate with other US agencies, extending pressure beyond the naval blockade. The announcement…
Kyiv will host UAFIN.TECH 2026 on Dec. 4, bringing together Ukrainian and international experts to discuss Agentic Banking. The conference will explore how autonomous AI systems could reshape banking, financial services, cybersecurity and customer experience.
Ukraine’s parliament has approved the first reading of legislation to establish Space Forces within the Armed Forces, with 252 lawmakers voting in favor. The initiative supports plans for independent missile launch detection, stronger defenses against missile threats, and secure satellite communications. The vote…
More than 1.13 million Russians traveled to Georgia, Armenia and Serbia between July and September 2026, the highest figure in 17 years. The surge comes amid growing fears of another mobilization campaign, as Russia struggles to meet military recruitment targets and Ukrainian intelligence reports preparations for a…
Ukraine and Finland are expanding cooperation in defense production through a package of projects worth approximately €300 million. The countries signed seven documents, three of them related to the defense industry, during a meeting involving President Volodymyr Zelensky and representatives of Ukrainian and Finnish…
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed Ukraine was already geographically a different country, citing “realities on the ground” after US President Donald Trump suggested a peace deal could alter Ukraine’s territorial boundaries. Moscow continues to demand recognition of its claims over occupied Ukrainian territories…
Aron Orban was taken into custody as part of a human trafficking investigation involving an alleged visa-for-money scheme. Former Prime Minister Viktor Orban called the detention a politically motivated attempt to target him. The case is part of a broader accountability drive following Magyar’s election victory and…
As Russia steps up its hybrid war attacks on Europe, Moscow is experiencing a surge in sabotage incidents on its own territory. OSINT analysis identified a seven-fold increase in attacks since the start of its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
As Russia ramps up its use of jet-powered drones against Ukraine, questions remain over whether harsh winter conditions could limit their effectiveness. Valerii Zarubin, CEO of BlueBird Tech, explains how freezing temperatures, icing, and adverse weather affect drone operations – and why Ukraine must strengthen its…
Russian forces struck an infrastructure facility in Odesa on Monday, Nov. 9, killing three people and seriously injuring another. The attack came two days after a separate Russian strike killed one person and damaged municipal infrastructure in the city.
A covert Russian network spread fabricated reports about migrants and sought to undermine France's government during last month's riots, an EU assessment found. Separate French findings showed MAGA-linked and Israeli accounts generated tens of millions of views with hostile narratives about the unrest.
A Russian FPV drone struck a vehicle carrying Ukrenergo employees in Sumy on the morning of Nov. 9, injuring three. The attack comes days after one of Russia’s largest assaults on the energy sector this year and as Kyiv warns of more strikes on power and bridges.
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission arrived in Kyiv on Monday to conduct a combined second and third review of Ukraine’s program. A successful assessment is critical to unlock donor support and cover a $32.6 billion non-military budget shortfall.
National security advisers from the E3 countries will attend the Nov. 10-11 talks, but Italy and Poland want a wider European role in discussions expected to address the continent’s future security architecture. Germany has outlined four principles for a potential peace settlement, including ending the war before…
Donald Trump said he could not imagine Democrats impeaching him again, defending his record in an interview broadcast after Republicans lost control of Congress. Democrats are preparing investigations into his administration, while House leader Hakeem Jeffries has separately backed impeaching Defense Secretary Pete…
Ukraine’s military intelligence says Russia’s new Geran-5 K5-K contains 93 foreign electronic components, including 52 from US manufacturers. Smaller than its predecessor, the jet-powered weapon carries a 90-kilogram warhead, has a reported range of 1,000 kilometers and cruises at more than 450 kph, with speeds…
The EU will use a special emergency assistance mechanism to accelerate funding for Ukraine’s most urgent needs, President Volodymyr Zelensky said after speaking with Ursula von der Leyen. The agreement comes as Russian strikes disrupt electricity, water, and heating supplies. The leaders also discussed winter aid, EU…
Estonia’s interior minister has urged Europe to classify Russian sabotage as state-sponsored terrorism. His warning comes amid cyberattacks affecting nearly 100 supermarkets across Europe and a wider rise in suspected Russian-linked acts of sabotage.
Tetiana Vyshniak, known as “Mama Tania,” spent four years campaigning for the release of her son Artem, an Azovstal defender captured by Russian forces during the 2022 siege of Mariupol. After more than 400 rallies, he was finally freed. But with hundreds of Azov fighters and thousands of other Ukrainians still held…
French far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon faces backlash after suggesting that residents of Ukrainian territories should vote on any land concessions under a peace deal, with critics accusing him of repeating Kremlin talking points ahead of France’s 2027 presidential election.
Trump says Ukraine will emerge from Russia’s war with a “little bit different shape,” hints at territorial changes under a future peace deal, and defends easing Russian diesel restrictions as US-mediated negotiations prepare to resume in Abu Dhabi.
Ukrainian forces targeted two key Russian facilities near St. Petersburg on Nov. 9: the country’s second-largest oil refinery and a plant producing solid rocket propellant for Iskander ballistic missiles. Russia reported 113 drones over the region, while Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed damage to three production…
The US, Armenia and Azerbaijan have launched trilateral technical meetings to advance the 43-kilometre TRIPP corridor across southern Armenia. Initial discussions will focus on transportation and electricity transmission. The US-backed project aims to connect Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan and Turkey, strengthen trade…
The Right and Left-wing establishments are wrong about the alliance. NATO membership is not a luxury, but a shield against national extinction. Aspiring members can play a major role in changing that perception.
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on November 8, 2026.
Stay informed with the most important Ukraine breaking news today. This page compiles the top headlines and critical updates from across Ukraine, offering a real-time snapshot of key developments. Whether it’s military updates, political changes, or international reactions — we bring you the latest Ukraine news as it…
Ukrainians who flee the war and come to live in Britain should have the chance to get credit for their knowledge of Ukrainian. Up till now they could only get a General Certificate of Secondary Education in Russian. Now Ukrainian GCSE is being re-introduced.
On the 90th anniversary of Nadia Svitlychna’s birth, I remember my friend and colleague’s quiet courage, warmth and unwavering solidarity with those persecuted for their beliefs. From Soviet imprisonment to human rights advocacy and Radio Liberty broadcasts, she defended Ukrainian identity and preserved the voices of…
The US Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program has announced a bounty of up to $20 million and permanent resettlement for actionable intelligence on Iran’s nuclear program, targeting facilities, hardware, and scientific personnel. The State Department emphasized that Iran remains the only non-nuclear state…
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has announced that Ukrainian forces struck four Russian drone command and control posts within a single 24-hour window across occupied Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Donetsk, and Russia’s Bryansk region. High-value targets included an elite “Rubikon” drone unit base in occupied…
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has announced that Russian invading forces suffered a record 16,130 casualties between Nov. 1 and Nov. 7, marking the highest weekly loss rate since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022. The attrition rate averaged over 2,300 soldiers daily – the…
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has announced that France and European allies will participate in the upcoming US-mediated talks with Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11. Barrot affirmed that France will ensure Europe’s voice is heard following concerns over Donald Trump’s remarks predicting a grand…
Strong leaders helped Ukraine survive. Strong parties will help its democracy last. As reconstruction moves beyond roads and power grids, party-building deserves its place too: organisations that can produce new leaders, survive defeats and outlive their founders. The timing of elections is for Ukrainians alone to…
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has reinstated Russia to the 2027 World Junior Championship (U20) roster following an Oct. 30 CAS ruling, displacing Norway to Division IA as the lowest-seeded team. Norwegian Ice Hockey Association General Secretary Petter Salsten has opposed Russia’s return…
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has expressed solidarity with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani after pro-Russian hackers leaked his personal and family data onto the dark web over Italy’s support for Kyiv. Sybiha offered Ukraine’s operational expertise in countering cyber threats and supported Tajani’s…
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Russia has launched 115 missiles of various types, nearly 1,900 guided aerial bombs, and over 3,000 strike drones against Ukraine over the past week, with many ballistic missiles produced this year. Zelensky urged the EU to implement a 22nd sanctions package targeting…
In an interview with Ukrainska Pravda, former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has rejected narratives claiming Ukraine walked away from a viable peace deal in Gomel and Istanbul in spring 2022, characterizing Moscow’s terms as disguised capitulation aimed at disarming the country. Kuleba has warned that Russia is…
More than 600,000 consumers across Dnipropetrovsk region, including the city of Dnipro and surrounding districts, were left without electricity following an overnight Russian drone assault on critical infrastructure, energy operator DTEK reported on Sunday, Nov. 8. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 137 of 164 drones…
Cyber groups Belarusian Cyberpartisans and Silent Crow have claimed that exfiltrated records from Russia’s State Statistics Service (Rosstat) indicate between 394,000 and 450,000 deaths linked to the war in Ukraine from February 2022 to August 2026. Data reveal that annual fatalities surged from 19,000 in 2022 to over…
US presidential envoy Jared Kushner has proposed launching multilateral talks between European nations and Russia on post-war continental security, modeling the framework on the defunct NATO-Russia Council. Kushner has outlined five pillars, including crisis communications and military transparency, if progress is…
Poet and civic activist Oksana Stomina survived the siege of Mariupol, while her husband, a Ukrainian defender, spent more than four years in Russian captivity. In an interview with Kyiv Post, she speaks about survival, Ukrainian resilience, countering Russian propaganda, bringing prisoners home, and Ukraine’s future.
A Ukrainian drone strike damaged a strategic bridge spanning the Mius River in Russia’s Rostov region overnight into Sunday, Nov. 8. The damaged structure, located at the 97-kilometer mark in the Neklinovsky district along the “Novorossiya” highway connecting Rostov-on-Don to occupied Ukrainian territory, suffered…
Democrats in the US Congress are preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine worth approximately $15 billion while seeking emergency power grid funding via the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Having secured majorities in both chambers during the midterm elections, Democrats plan to use budgetary and…
The dispute is not about numbers alone, but about acknowledging the facts and confronting the past. This is an interview with Wojciech Konończuk, director of the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW).
The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was plunged into a complete blackout early Sunday morning, Nov. 8, after its final working 330 kV line, Ferrosplavna-1, disconnected from the Ukrainian grid, state operator Energoatom announced. The event marks the 16th external power blackout recorded at the…
Russia is sending a higher-level delegation to trilateral negotiations with Ukraine and the US in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11. Led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, the team includes Deputy Foreign Ministers Sergei Ryabkov and Mikhail Galuzin, GRU military intelligence chief Igor Kostyukov, and General Staff officer…
President Volodymyr Zelensky offered condolences to the families of victims killed in the Krakow Market Square mass shooting on Saturday, Nov. 7, calling the incident a shocking crime and affirming Ukraine’s solidarity with Poland. The attack, carried out by a 24-year-old gunman armed with an AR-15 rifle, killed six…
Commentators across Poland, France, Ireland, Latvia, Italy, and Romania have analyzed the escalating confrontation over Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal following the suspension of its leadership and nocturnal police operations. Polish outlets Gazeta Wyborcza and Rzeczpospolita have criticized the Tusk government’s…
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced that Berlin’s exhausted domestic stockpiles mean it can no longer supply additional Patriot air defense systems or missiles to Ukraine without creating unacceptable gaps in its own national security. Pistorius has urged other international allies to step up air…
A Russian strike on the southern port city of Odesa killed one person, damaged municipal infrastructure, and sparked a fire in a non-residential building on Saturday evening, Nov. 8, according to Odesa City Military Administration Head Serhii Lysak. Blast waves damaged windows in nearby residential properties.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a draft law restoring mandatory asset declarations for all SBU personnel following the “disgraceful” Operation Carthage scandal involving senior police and security officials. Zelensky confirmed initial dismissals within the SBU and stated that Ukraine is sharing intelligence…
A 24-year-old gunman killed six people and injured 15 after opening fire on crowds in Krakow’s Main Market Square on Saturday, Nov. 7. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk classified the mass shooting as an act of terrorism, while President Karol Nawrocki declared national mourning for Nov. 8-9. Police arrested the…
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on November 7, 2026.
Stay informed with the most important Ukraine breaking news today. This page compiles the top headlines and critical updates from across Ukraine, offering a real-time snapshot of key developments. Whether it’s military updates, political changes, or international reactions — we bring you the latest Ukraine news as it…
In a Swedish town famous for its crispbread, the chairman of Italy’s Barilla pasta colossus recently received a prestigious honor. But amid the celebrations, one question went unanswered: Why is his company still doing business in Russia.
Kyiv Baroque Fest returns for its third edition Nov. 12-22, bringing 32 events to the National Philharmonic of Ukraine. Concerts, lectures, masterclasses, discussions and a photography exhibition will explore the theme “Gesualdo / The Mozarts: Hope of the Unknowable.” The festival examines genius, ethics, gender roles…
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has decided not to admit Belarusian men’s and under-20 teams to the 2027 World Championships, citing tournament organization and logistics. While the IIHF Disciplinary Board partially upheld a Belarusian appeal, it found no legal basis for immediate reinstatement.
Giorgia Meloni wants EU leaders to decide who can speak for them in Ukraine peace talks. Her letter to António Costa reflects a position she took before entering office: Ukraine’s right to defend its independence matters to Italy’s own security, even when defending it costs her votes.
A Russian strike drone attack hit private commercial enterprises across two separate locations in Kremenchuk, Poltava region, injuring four people and sparking structural fires on Saturday, Nov. 7. Regional Governor Vitalii Diakivnych confirmed the casualties and dispatch of emergency response services.
Russian exporters have begun shipping pig iron through the Arctic port of Murmansk for the first time since 1996, rerouting cargoes away from the Black Sea following nearly 700 maritime strikes this year. The detour adds 10 days to voyage times to Mediterranean destinations like Turkey and increases freight costs by…
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Russian forces used North Korean KN-23 ballistic missiles in an overnight strike on a key Ukrainian energy facility, with air defenses able to intercept only four of 36 ballistic missiles due to an acute shortage of Patriot interceptors. The president urged Washington to…
Media commentators across Europe and the Middle East have analyzed the strategic implications of the Democratic Party’s victory in the US midterm elections: what is known about the potential constraints on Donald Trump’s executive authority, the impact on the armed conflict with Iran, military assistance for Ukraine…
Coordinated bomb threats have targeted European media newsrooms and dozens of commercial passenger flights, triggering office evacuations in Dublin, flight diversions in Prague, and NATO fighter jet scrambles. Broadcasters in Ireland, Bulgaria, and Britain received threatening emails sent under the pseudonym “Mikhail…
State Language Protection Commissioner Olena Ivanovska has announced that Head of the Presidential Office Kyrylo Budanov acknowledged violating Ukraine’s state language legislation and will pay the mandatory statutory fine. The violation occurred when Budanov used Russian while addressing a crowd during violent…
A leading Ukrainian anti-corruption activist shares her response to what has just been uncovered.
The 2026 US election reshaped Congress but provided few clear answers about what comes next for Ukraine. While Democrats gained control of both chambers, foreign policy remains largely in the hands of the White House, and it is unclear whether the new majority will prioritize Ukraine-related legislation or focus on…
Russian forces carried out three consecutive strikes against a Naftogaz oil and gas facility in central Ukraine overnight into Saturday, Nov. 7, damaging equipment and triggering a major fire. Acting Board Chairman Serhiy Fedorenko confirmed that early evacuations prevented worker casualties.
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Russia and Ukraine “for the first time want to make a deal,” touting an expansive European settlement framework ahead of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11. However, European diplomats and President Volodymyr Zelensky have voiced concern over the lack of concrete…
Post-election diplomacy will be interesting. Given the size of their victory, the Democrats could and should pass legislation to provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine immediately, as well as to push Trump to impose the sledgehammer bill of sanctions on Russia formulated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
The Norwegian government has announced an allocation of 500 million Norwegian kroner ($54 million) through the World Bank to finance Ukraine’s state budget for early 2027. The funding will cover salaries for teachers and healthcare workers, state pensions, and social payments. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has…
Political scientist Alexander Kynev and environmental activist Dmitry Morozov were arrested on drug charges in Russia after publicly alleging fraud in the September parliamentary elections. Relatives and defense lawyers stated that security services beat both men, subjecting Morozov to electric shocks and inflicting a…
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has announced that precision strikes on Nov. 6 and overnight into Nov. 7 hit two Iskander operational-tactical missile launchers and a Pantsir-S1 air defense system in Russia’s Bryansk region. Ukrainian forces also struck rear logistics warehouses in the occupied…
Russian forces fired 36 ballistic missiles and 172 strike drones overnight into Saturday, Nov. 7, aiming all 36 ballistic missiles directly at Kyiv and the surrounding metropolitan region. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the barrage was intended to force power blackouts ahead of planned trilateral talks in Abu…
Russian tactical aircraft launched six guided aerial bombs (KABs) against Sumy on Friday, Nov. 6, wounding seven people across four sites in the Zarichnyi and Kovpakivskyi districts. Four victims were hospitalized, and more than 15 residential buildings sustained damage alongside gas and power disruptions.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is seeking at least €500 million ($545 million) to repair the New Safe Confinement at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant after a Russian drone strike punctured its protective arch. G7 nations have pledged €260 million ($283 million), with France, Ukraine, and…
US President Donald Trump claims that a breakthrough agreement with Russia may be within reach, one that could not only bring an end to the war in Ukraine but also reshape Europe’s security architecture. On World Talks, Bohdan Nahaylo, Editor-in-Chief of the Kyiv Post, argues that following the US midterm elections…
The death toll from a Russian airstrike on an aid distribution point and shelter in Komyshuvakha has risen to 55 after rescuers recovered nine more bodies from the rubble. Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) has identified the Russian colonel who planned the strike and six Su-34 pilots who dropped the guided bombs…
Ukrainian strike drones attacked the Saratov Oil Refinery while precision missiles struck the Proton defense microelectronics plant in Oryol overnight into Saturday, Nov. 7. The strikes triggered major fires across both strategic installations, damaging a Rosneft refinery with an annual capacity of 7 million metric…