By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
Kyiv introduced emergency power cuts after Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, according to mayor Vitali Klitschko. The attacks also disrupted water distribution and electric public transport in the Ukrainian capital, he told Le Monde.
Russia launched 433 drones at Ukraine overnight from 31 October to 1 November; Ukrainian defences intercepted or neutralised 371 by 7.30am, according to Ukrainian authorities cited by The Zambian Observer. Strikes hit 16 sites and damaged homes and energy infrastructure, causing emergency power cuts in several areas.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Zambian Observer ·
Amnesty International warns that Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy and heating infrastructure could cause a new humanitarian catastrophe before winter. The organisation highlights the recent rise in civilian deaths and recalls that two senior Russian military officials are being prosecuted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: Amnesty International ·
A Russian drone attack killed one person in Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast, according to Le Monde. Other Russian strikes also killed and injured people in the Donetsk, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, as Moscow continued its attacks on Monday.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: Le Monde ·
US envoy Steve Witkoff announces talks between Moscow and Kyiv on 10 and 11 November in Abu Dhabi, mediated by Washington. The discussions are due to address post-war security, de-escalation and humanitarian aid, according to Le Monde, which also reports that at least 26 people were killed in Russian bombings in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: Le Monde ·
Israeli opposition backs Eisenkot to replace NetanyahuAll Israeli opposition parties have backed Gadi Eisenkot to replace Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister. His bloc has 48 seats against 53 for Netanyahu’s alliance, while Arab parties hold 19 decisive seats, France 24 reports.The week in Africa
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