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Russia's Defense Ministry reports strikes on a communications enterprise in Kharkiv Oblast and a cargo ship near Odesa

Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that drones struck the NTP Ukrspecsvyaz enterprise in Kharkiv Oblast and a cargo ship off the coast of Odesa. According to the Telegram channel Mash, overnight strikes also hit Kyiv's thermal power plants. Some of the reports are based on statements by the military ministry and lack independent confirmation.

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Russian strikes on Odesa and Zaporizhzhia: four wounded, rescue equipment damaged

Overnight on October 26, Russian strikes hit Odesa and Zaporizhzhia region. In Odesa, rescuers fighting a fire at an industrial facility came under two repeated strikes — equipment and garages were damaged, with no casualties. In Zaporizhzhia, houses, a hotel and buses were damaged, and the number of wounded rose from two to four. Ukraine's air defense reported 140 drones launched, of which 112 were shot down or suppressed.

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Strikes on Kyiv's energy infrastructure: metro and tram stoppages and hourly blackouts on October 21

War correspondent Alexander Kots analyzed the consequences of the overnight attack on Kyiv on October 20–21: four districts lost power, the metro and surface transport were halted, and water pressure dropped. Ukrenergo announced hourly blackouts. Strikes are reported on the Nivky substation, a drone warehouse in Poltava, and explosions in Lutsk and other cities.

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US and Israel develop plans for new strikes on Iran after the midterm elections — NYT

According to The New York Times, the US and Israeli militaries have prepared plans for a short but intense campaign against Iran that could begin after the congressional midterm elections on November 3. Likely targets are nuclear facilities, the missile and drone arsenal, and energy infrastructure; strikes on oil infrastructure, according to sources, may be excluded. The decision rests with Trump, who has previously repeatedly scrapped such plans.

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US and Israel developed plans for new strikes on Iran — NYT

The US and Israeli military agencies have prepared plans for strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, energy infrastructure, and missile and drone arsenals, The New York Times reports citing sources. President Donald Trump has not made a final decision and may refrain from striking oil refineries due to concerns about rising fuel prices.

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Wave of Protests Sweeps Europe: Housing, Education and Cost of Living

Mass protests over housing, education and the cost of living have swept France, Italy, Belgium, Spain and Portugal. In France, more than 2,500 people have been taken into custody after riots, 500 soldiers have been sent to Milan, early elections have been called in Spain for 29 November, and trade unions have announced general strikes.

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Russian Defense Ministry reported strikes on logistics centers, port infrastructure and power substations of Ukraine

On the night of October 21, the Russian Defense Ministry announced a combined strike on logistics centers, port infrastructure, power substations and vessels used in the interests of the Ukrainian army. According to the ministry, a drone warehouse was hit in Poltava, the PS-330 'Nivky' substation in Kyiv, and a dry cargo ship near Odesa. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported a drone strike on a transport infrastructure facility in the Solomianskyi district. Explosions were also reported in Kharkiv; an air-raid alert was declared

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Overnight exchange of strikes between Russia and Ukraine: 3 killed, 35 wounded, attack on energy sector

As a result of overnight exchanges of strikes between Russia and Ukraine, three people were killed and 35 wounded. Zelensky said Russia attacked more than 15 energy facilities — one of the largest strikes on the sector. The Russian Armed Forces reported intercepting 610 Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine reported 293 downed targets out of more than 330 launched.

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