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Combat Operations

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 09.11.2023 Ukraine MOD 09 Nov 2023
• British Ministry: War Has Russia 'Overextended' VOA 09 Nov 2023 -- Russia's invasion of Ukraine is overextending Russia's domestic military resources and is straining "its ability to retain baseline defenses across its vast area," the British Defense Ministry said in its daily intelligence report about the conflict in Ukraine.

Ukraine

• Ukraine Says Those Calling for Talks With Russia 'Uninformed' VOA 09 Nov 2023 -- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba Thursday rejected any calls for talks with Russia amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
• Zelenskiy Signs Laws Extending Martial Law, General Mobilization As Russia Hits Civilian Targets RFE/RL 09 Nov 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on November 9 signed laws extending martial law and a general mobilization by 90 days as Russia launched two missile strikes at Ukrainian civilian targets.
• Ukraine extends martial law for another 90 days People's Daily 09 Nov 2023 -- The Ukrainian parliament on Wednesday voted to extend the current martial law in the country, which is due to expire on Nov. 16, for another 90 days, lawmaker Oleksii Honcharenko said.
• President of Ukraine had a video call with the President of Paraguay President of Ukraine 09 Nov 2023
• We are working with all partners to bolster air defense for Ukraine - address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine 09 Nov 2023
• Presidents of Ukraine and Indonesia discuss Peace Formula implementation and food exports President of Ukraine 09 Nov 2023
• We have a very specific plan for the next year - Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an online participation in Reuters NEXT President of Ukraine 09 Nov 2023
• I hope to hear a strong voice of Mexico in support of Ukraine - President during the conversation with the Mexican university community President of Ukraine 09 Nov 2023
• When our voices are heard in unison, we will prevail, and peace, justice and the rule of law will be restored - address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to students and professors of universities in Mexico President of Ukraine 09 Nov 2023

Russia

• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answers to questions for the Moscow. Kremlin. Putin programme, Astana, November 9, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Nov 2023
• Russia Downs Ukrainian Neptune Missile Near Crimea - MoD Sputnik 09 Nov 2023 -- Russian air defenses have shot down a Ukrainian Neptune anti-ship missile off the coast of the Crimean peninsula, Russia's Ministry of Defense said today.
• Russia Repels 8 Attacks in South Donetsk Direction, Ukraine Loses Up to 145 Soldiers Sputnik 09 Nov 2023 -- Last month, Russian President Vladimir Putin described Kiev's summer counteroffensive attempt as a total failure, which racked up a total death toll of more than 90,000 Ukrainian soldiers.

United States

• Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing DoD 09 Nov 2023
• DOD Implores Congress to Provide Ukraine Defense Funding DoD News 09 Nov 2023 -- The Defense Department is beseeching Congress to pass the supplemental budget request that President Joe Biden initially made in August to continue to meet Ukraine's battlefield needs, said Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh, who held a news conference today.
• Readout of Secretary Raimondo's Meeting with Ukrainian Minister of Energy German Galushchenko US Dept. of Commerce 09 Nov 2023

NATO

• NATO Admits Lack of Production Capacity to Meet Ukraine's Requests Sputnik 09 Nov 2023 -- NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană made the comments during a working visit to the Romanian capital to take part in the Bucharest Forum on November 2.

United Nations

• Yet Another Attack on Ukraine's Ports Impacting a Civilian Crew and Vessel When Entering the Port of Pivdennyi, Odesa UNOCHA 09 Nov 2023

Foreign Reactions

• Russia's campaign against Ukrainian identity and culture continues: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 09 Nov 2023 -- Ambassador Neil Holland says that Russia is attacking Ukrainian civilians, monuments, religious sites, museums, and art galleries.
• Senators endorsed mandate for foreign missions and training of Ukrainians Czech Republic Ministry of Defence & Armed Forces 09 Nov 2023 -- The Senate plenary session endorsed the proposal for the deployment of forces and assets of the Ministry of Defence in foreign operations and the stay of other states' armed forces in the territory of the Czech Republic for this and the following year. A total of 71 Senators voted in favour of the motion, one against it.
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• Finnish companies to participate in Ukraine's reconstruction Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 09 Nov 2023 -- While continuing to suffer from the consequences of Russia's invasion, Ukraine is busy preparing for reconstruction. Around forty Finnish companies, led by Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio, will participate in Rebuild Ukraine, the exhibition and conference to be held in Warsaw on 14-15 November 2023.
• Slovakian gov't rejects military aid package for Ukraine People's Daily 09 Nov 2023 -- The Slovakian government on Wednesday rejected a 14th package of military aid for Ukraine worth 40.3 million euros (43.1 million U.S. dollars), local media has reported.

News Reports

• Hackers Linked To Russian Intelligence Blamed For 2022 Ukraine Grid Disruption RFE/RL 09 Nov 2023 -- Hackers affiliated with Russia's military intelligence agency penetrated and disrupted parts of Ukraine's electricity grid late last year using sophisticated new hacking tools, a new report said.
• Border Crossings Jammed As Polish Truckers Protest Entry Permit Waiver For Ukrainians RFE/RL 09 Nov 2023 -- A protest by Polish truck drivers is causing long delays at border crossings along the Polish-Ukrainian border, officials said on November 9 with few signs that the truckers' complaints are being addressed.
• Russia's Unprovoked Invasion Of Ukraine Taking Huge Toll On Children's Education, Says Rights Watchdog RFE/RL 09 Nov 2023 -- Russia's war on Ukraine has had a huge negative impact on children's welfare and education, with thousands of schools and kindergartens being destroyed and millions of young people being denied access to education, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report and video released on November 9.