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Zelenskyy explains why Kyiv road-blocking protest ended
The president said Kyiv residents who blocked a road over a prolonged power outage dispersed after seeing electricians working at an energy facility.
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Zelenskyy raises online elections to enable soldiers to vote
The president described soldiers’ participation as a condition for fair elections. He linked a possible online format to decisions by parliament.
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Zhytomyr saves electricity as transport restrictions extend to November 6
Street lighting is being switched to energy-saving mode and traffic lights may go off. Extra buses will continue to replace trams and trolleybuses.
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Shariy criticises hromadske’s Kuleshov report: what the outlet reported
The dispute concerns a report on Andrii Kuleshov, taken to hospital from a military site near Kyiv on November 2. Travel to Russia is only part of the story.
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Electricity exports and outages: more than a megawatt problem
Kharchenko links exports during outages to grid damage. Ukrenergo confirms transmission constraints but provides no export figures in its system update.
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First snow reported in Kyiv; icy roads forecast overnight
Reports of snow emerged on the evening of November 6. Forecasters expect light snow overnight and patches of ice in Kyiv and the surrounding region on November 7.
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Kyiv water outages return: utility update for November 5
Water returned to Kyiv’s left bank after emergency power outages, but pressure remained low on the right bank, the utility said.
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November 6: Kyiv water disruption and General Duka’s detention
Energy damage disrupted Kyiv’s water supply. The anti-corruption court set bail for Duka, while Kyiv outlined humanitarian priorities ahead of Abu Dhabi talks.
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Media report plans for eight additional Dnipro crossings in Kyiv
According to Strana, two crossings are being considered as priorities. Construction and opening dates remain unknown.
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Wet snow on November 6, snow on November 7: Ukraine’s forecast
Ukraine’s Hydrometeorological Center forecasts rain mixed with wet snow on November 6 and scattered light snow across most regions on November 7. Sunday should be dry.
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Lords of War teaser brings Nicolas Cage back as Yuri Orlov
Yuri Orlov faces his son, played by Bill Skarsgård, in the Lord of War sequel. Its US theatrical release is scheduled for January 22, 2027.
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Kyiv to receive 10 generators for water utility, communities 21 more
The government announced backup equipment for Kyiv and 12 communities in the regions. The generators are funded from the reserve fund.
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Kyiv Metro red line restored after voltage fluctuations
The red line stopped on November 5 because of unstable power supplies. Separate restrictions followed during an air raid alert before normal service resumed.
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Ihnatiev warns of prolonged water supply disruptions in Kyiv
The expert links the risk to prolonged power cuts affecting pumps. On November 5, Kyivvodokanal reported fresh disruptions, followed by restored supply on the left bank.
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Sternenko rejects Shariy's claim that assassination attempt was staged
The volunteer said he suffered a through-and-through leg wound. The SBU previously said the case over the May 1, 2025 attack had gone to court.
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5 November: emergency outages, new Carthage suspects and protests in France
Emergency outages were announced in Kyiv and four regions, NABU reported five suspects, and mass demonstrations took place in France.
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Entrance blocked at Redka’s Lviv show, but performance went ahead
Activists blocked the entrance before the November 2 show. Audiences were admitted after a conversation with the comedian, but the sides described its outcome differently.
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Kyiv water supply: what followed the announcement of stabilisation
Water disruptions returned to Kyiv on 5 November after officials announced stabilisation. The city reported restoring pressure, while the government announced additional generators.
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Emergency power cuts in Kyiv and four regions: November 6 update
Ukrenergo reported emergency cuts affecting five consumer groups in Kyiv and four regions on November 6. Klitschko explained why generators cannot power the whole city.
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November 4: Carthage, the Midas case and power cuts
NABU reported developments in two investigations while Kyiv and the surrounding region switched between power-cut regimes. Selected verified events of the day.
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KIIS: 56% expect European help after renewed attack, 32% US help
The October 16–29 poll found a gap in trust in potential security guarantees. It concerns a hypothetical scenario, not an assessment of a specific agreement.
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November 3: strikes on cities and an inquiry into clashes near Kyiv
The aftermath of the Dnipro attack, damage to a Kharkiv hospital and an investigation in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka lead this selection of verified stories.
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1,000 Cardboards of Anger: Klitschko, Winter, and the Helpless Capital
On October 17, Kyiv residents rallied outside city hall with cardboard signs reading "Klitschko Out." The column argues the protest is less about the mayor’s resignation than about a system where officials pass the buck while the capital faces winter without electricity, water, or a plan.
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Light for Europe, Darkness for Kyiv: How Ukraine Exports a Deficit It Can’t Cover at Home
Residents of Kyiv and the region are enduring power outages lasting 8 to 10 hours a day, yet Ukraine continues to export electricity to Europe. The official explanation — “we need to earn foreign currency” — sounds cynical when people lack basic light and heat on the eve of winter. This is not a technical glitch; it’s a choice of priorities.