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Russian strikes aim to cut Ukraine in half, Zelenskyy warns

Russian long-range strikes have hit energy facilities across eight Ukrainian regions, damaging the Trypilska power plant and leaving consumers in half of Ukrainian oblasts without power. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Moscow is ramping up attacks to pressure Kyiv during US-brokered trilateral talks involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine. The strikes caused blackouts and water shortages in Kyiv while injuring at least five people. Officials report that Russian strategy aims to divide Ukraine along the Dnipro River.

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  • ✓ Russian attacks damaged energy facilities in eight Ukrainian regions, according to the grid operator.
  • ✓ Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russian strikes aim to cut Ukraine in half along the Dnipro River.
  • ✓ Missiles targeted Kyiv and injured five people as delegations prepared for trilateral talks.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 14 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Russian long-range strikes targeted energy infrastructure across eight Ukrainian regions just one day before US-brokered trilateral talks began.

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  1. Russian Strikes Damage Energy Grid as Trilateral Talks Open

    Russian long-range strikes have hit energy facilities across eight Ukrainian regions, damaging the Trypilska power plant and leaving consumers in half of Ukrainian oblasts without power. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Moscow is ramping up attacks to pressure Kyiv during US-brokered trilateral talks involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine. The strikes caused blackouts and water shortages in Kyiv while injuring at least five people. Officials report that Russian strategy aims to divide Ukraine along the Dnipro River.

    Why it matters

    The targeted energy infrastructure attacks arrive immediately ahead of diplomatic negotiations intended to explore ending the war. Ukraine faces severe strains on its power grid and grain export routes, compounding the operational challenges of maintaining basic utilities during freezing conditions. The military pressure coincides with international diplomatic efforts hosted in Abu Dhabi.

    What is confirmed

    • Russian attacks damaged energy facilities in eight Ukrainian regions, according to the grid operator.
    • Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russian strikes aim to cut Ukraine in half along the Dnipro River.
    • Missiles targeted Kyiv and injured five people as delegations prepared for trilateral talks.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Russia is intentionally ramping up attacks specifically to pressure Kyiv at the trilateral talks.

    What to watch next

    • Outcomes and announcements emerging from the US-brokered trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi.
    • Further updates on the restoration of power and water infrastructure in Kyiv and affected oblasts.
    Sources used for this update (18)
    1. ukdefencejournal.org.uk — UK Defence Journal
    2. www.breitbart.com — Israel / Middle East - Latest News
    3. Institute for the Study of War — Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 3, 2026
    4. The Guardian — Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Russia has damaged ‘every power plant’ as he seeks Latin American help
    5. AP News — Missiles target Kyiv and injure 5 as Ukraine prepares for talks with Russia and the US
    6. The Guardian — Blackouts and water shortages in Kyiv after Russia strikes Ukraine’s energy grid
    7. The Guardian — Ukraine war briefing: Russia ramping up attacks to ‘pressure’ Kyiv at trilateral talks, Zelenskyy says
    8. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty — Ukraine Battles To Restore Power After Russian Attacks, Ahead Of Abu Dhabi Talks
    9. Al Jazeera — At least one person killed as Russia and Ukraine trade strikes overnight
    10. elderofziyon.blogspot.com — 11/08 Links: Israel, the Palestinians and the Myth of Deterrence; When “End the Aid” Isn’t Enough: The Rising Political Move....
    11. Українська правда — Russian attacks leave consumers in half of Ukrainian oblasts without power
    12. Financial Times — Russian strikes aim to cut Ukraine in half, Zelenskyy warns
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