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Ukraine has initiated tests of new target interception systems in space, marking a significant expansion of its conflict with Russia. Meanwhile, the country faces a severe energy crisis, with the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant experiencing its 16th blackout this year, now relying solely on diesel generators. Energy provider DTEK has announced emergency power outages, indicating that previously published schedules are no longer in effect. Russian forces launched extensive missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, with air defenses intercepting 137 out of 164 drones. These attacks left over 600,000 consumers without electricity in the Dnipropetrovsk region and caused one fatality and damage in Odesa. Additionally, reports indicate Russian troops are constructing underground tunnels and launching a hybrid offensive in the Kherson region. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has strongly condemned the alleged misconduct of high-ranking Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officials, calling their actions 'absolutely unacceptable' amidst ongoing corruption probes. In other news, a Ukrainian paratrooper shared his harrowing 131-day survival story near Pokrovsk, and Andriy Klimenko, a Hero of Ukraine and new commander of a legendary unit, gave his first interview detailing operations and significant enemy losses.

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Ukraine has conducted three tests of target interception systems in space, aiming to weaken Russia's capabilities in this new front of the war.

Liga.net: Ukraine's War with Russia Extends to Space: Kyiv Tests New Interception Systems

Ukraine has conducted three tests of target interception systems in space, aiming to weaken Russia's capabilities in this new front of the war.

Following extensive Russian attacks, several Ukrainian cities are experiencing power and heating outages, with DTEK announcing emergency disconnections that supersede regular schedules. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has also lost its external power for the 16th time this year, now relying entirely on diesel generators, and over 600,000 people in the Dnipropetrovsk region are without electricity.

TSN.ua: Cities without power and heat after Russian attacks: which cities suffered and…

Following Russian attacks, several Ukrainian cities are experiencing power and heating outages, with the situation being particularly difficult in some areas on November 8.

Liga.net: Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Loses External Power, Relying on Generators

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has lost its last remaining external power line and is now solely powered by diesel generators, marking its 16th blackout this year.

TSN.ua: Schedules no longer apply: DTEK reported emergency power outages

The energy company DTEK has announced emergency power outages, indicating that previously published schedules are no longer in effect.

Hromadske: Russia Attacked Ukraine with Three Missiles and 164 Drones; Over 600,000…

Russia launched three missiles and 164 drones in attacks on Ukraine, leaving over 600,000 people without electricity in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Українська правда: Power outage in Dnipropetrovsk region affects over 600,000 consumers

A widespread power outage has left over 600,000 consumers without electricity in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Russian forces conducted multiple attacks on Odesa, resulting in one fatality and damage to buildings and a warehouse. Another Russian drone strike hit a regional center in western Ukraine, causing injuries and property damage.

TSN.ua: Russians attacked Odesa twice: there is one dead, buildings and a warehouse…

Odesa was attacked by Russian forces twice, resulting in one fatality and damage to buildings and a warehouse.

Українська правда: Russians attacked Odesa infrastructure, one person died

Russian forces launched an attack on infrastructure in Odesa, resulting in one fatality.

TSN.ua: Russian drone attacked a regional center in Ukraine: one person injured and…

A Russian drone strike hit a regional center in Ukraine, causing injuries to one person and resulting in property damage.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly reacted to alleged misconduct involving high-ranking Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officials, calling their actions 'absolutely unacceptable' amidst an ongoing corruption probe. Serhiy Duk, a Brigadier General in the SBU, was previously taken into custody in connection with a corruption probe.

Liga.net: Zelenskyy Condemns 'Absolutely Unacceptable' Actions of SBU Officials

President Zelenskyy has reacted strongly to alleged misconduct involving high-ranking SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) officials, calling their actions 'absolutely unacceptable'.

Russian forces are reportedly constructing underground tunnels and have initiated a hybrid offensive in the Kherson region. Meanwhile, Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted a large number of Russian drones and missiles. The General Staff reported significant Russian personnel losses over the past day.

Українська правда: Air defense shot down 137 of 164 Russian drones, including three quarters of…

Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 137 out of 164 incoming Russian drones, with a significant portion of reactive drones being neutralized.

Hromadske: Russian Forces Building Underground Tunnels and Launching Hybrid Offensive in…

Russian troops are constructing underground tunnels and have initiated a hybrid offensive in the Kherson region, according to the headquarters of the 34th Marine Brigade.

Українська правда: Russia lost nearly 2,300 soldiers in the past day, says General Staff

According to the General Staff, Russian forces sustained losses of nearly 2,300 personnel over the last 24 hours.

A Ukrainian paratrooper recounted his experience of surviving 131 days alone on a position near Pokrovsk, describing it as more terrifying than the front lines. Separately, Andriy Klimenko, a Hero of Ukraine and the new commander of a legendary unit, discussed his unit's successful operations and significant enemy losses in his first interview.

Hromadske: 131 Days Alone on Position Near Pokrovsk: A Paratrooper's Story of Surviving…

A paratrooper describes his experience of spending 131 days alone on a position near Pokrovsk, recounting his survival of the occupation and stating it was more terrifying than the front lines.

NV: Ukrainian Hero Andriy Klimenko on 'Birds' and Madya - First Interview with New…

Andriy Klimenko, a Hero of Ukraine and the new commander of a legendary unit, discusses his unit's operations and successes, including significant enemy losses.

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