By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
Ukraine’s air force says it shot down or neutralised 137 drones overnight from Saturday to Sunday, while Russia claims 142 Ukrainian drones intercepted and destroyed. The figures concern Russia, Crimea and the Sea of Azov, according to Ukrainian and Russian military authorities.
The Russian military says it struck a transport vessel carrying military supplies in the Black Sea, south of Odesa, on Thursday, ahead of talks in Abu Dhabi. The attack is part of a series of exchanges of strikes between Russia and Ukraine, according to Africa News.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Africanews ·
At least six ballistic missiles targeted Kyiv on Friday evening, according to the Ukrainian air force, while explosions were heard in the capital. Volodymyr Zelensky had warned that Russia was preparing a new attack on energy infrastructure, bridges and civilian facilities, reports Le Monde.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: Le Monde ·
Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have injured at least nine people, including a child, and cut power to five regions, according to Ukraine's Energy Ministry. Volodymyr Zelensky says 36 ballistic missiles and 172 drones were used in the attack, which hit 12 regions ahead of talks scheduled for 10 and 11 November in Abu Dhabi, reports Libération (Morocco).
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: Libération (Maroc) ·
A Russian strike carried out overnight in Kyiv targeted energy infrastructure and injured at least five people, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attacks also damaged a major bridge and a building housing a nursery school. A new meeting between Russia, Ukraine and the United States is scheduled for next week in Abu Dhabi to discuss a settlement to the war, France 24 reports.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: France 24 ·
Trump wants six UFC champions alongside Dana WhiteDonald Trump proposed Ultimate Fighting Championship executive Dana White as White House press secretary and wants him to bring six current or former champions from the organisation. The US president notably named Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje and Amanda Nunes, according to SABCnews.com.The week in Africa
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