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08.11.2025

The Day Ukraine's Power Plants Were Disabled

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 08.11.2025.

It displays 121 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

08.11.2025The Day Ukraine's Power Plants Were Disabled
Russian media in the morning reported Ukrainian drone attacks, with 79 UAVs reportedly destroyed over various regions, alongside Russia's use of "Kinzhal" missiles. Attention then shifted to attempted Ukrainian attacks on a thermal power plant in Kursk. By the early afternoon, the appointment of Colonel-General Sanchik as Deputy Minister of Defense was highlighted. The most significant development by late afternoon was the widespread report that Russia had disabled all state-owned thermal power plants in Ukraine, leading to a blackout in Kyiv. Concurrently, NATO's potential deployment of 800,000 troops in case of war with Russia was also prominently featured.
08.11.2025
00:17
RIA Novosti

США освободили от санкций поставки энергоносителей из России в Венгрию, заявил Орбан

00:17 (21:17 in your timezone)
01:58
03:52
04:26
RIA Novosti

На фоне атаки БПЛА в Саратове пострадал человек

04:26 (01:26 in your timezone)

06:10 (03:10)Hungary's Sanction Shield

Russian media is primarily focused on the US decision to exempt Hungary from sanctions on Russian oil and gas supplies (Interfax.ru, Kommersant). Concurrently, reports continue on a Ukrainian drone attack in Saratov, which caused injuries (Izvestia, RIA Novosti). Trump's statements regarding Russia's unwillingness to end the conflict in Ukraine are also noted (Lenta.ru).
06:43
RIA Novosti

ВСУ теряют БПЛА и артиллерию в попытках вернуть контроль над Сумской областью

06:43 (03:43 in your timezone)
07:50
RIA Novosti

Над десятью регионами за ночь сбили 79 беспилотников

07:50 (04:50 in your timezone)
09:55

10:08 (07:08)Drones Rain, Russia Strikes

Russian media is primarily focused on reports of Ukrainian drone attacks, with multiple sources stating that 79 UAVs were destroyed over various Russian regions during the night (Izvestia, NTV.ru, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Concurrently, several outlets highlight the military conflict, including Russia's use of "Kinzhal" missiles (Lenta.ru) and the destruction of a "Leopard" tank (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Discussions also continue regarding the EU's potential use of frozen Russian assets (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, The Moscow Times).
10:18
RIA Novosti

"Их точно не хватит". В США раскрыли уязвимость нового бомбардировщика

10:18 (07:18 in your timezone)
11:40
11:53
12:18
RIA Novosti

ВС России продолжили уничтожение окруженных боевиков ВСУ в Красноармейске

12:18 (09:18 in your timezone)

12:19 (09:19)Ukraine Attacks Kursk Power Plant

Russian media continues to focus on the military conflict, with reports of advancements in Kupyansk and the liberation of Volchye (NTV.ru, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Concurrently, several outlets highlight attempted Ukrainian attacks on a thermal power plant in Kursk (Kommersant, RBC.ru). Trump's statements regarding nuclear tests and sanctions on Russian oil for Hungary also feature prominently (Izvestia, The Moscow Times).
12:31
RIA Novosti

"Их точно не хватит". В США раскрыли уязвимость нового бомбардировщика

12:31 (09:31 in your timezone)
13:08

14:35 (11:35)Defense Ministry Sees New Face

Russian media is primarily focused on military developments, with multiple outlets reporting on the appointment of Colonel-General Sanchik as Deputy Minister of Defense (Interfax.ru, RBC.ru) and the liberation of Volchye in the Dnepropetrovsk region by the Russian army (Izvestia, Vesti). Additionally, reports continue on Russian strikes with "Kinzhal" missiles in response to Ukrainian attacks (NTV.ru).
15:08
RIA Novosti

"Грабят и насилуют". Поляки пропитались ненавистью к украинцам

15:08 (12:08 in your timezone)
15:08
15:20
17:36
17:36
RIA Novosti

Россия не получила от США объяснений по ядерным испытаниям, заявил Лавров

17:36 (14:36 in your timezone)
17:36

17:40 (14:40)Lavrov Unpacks Nuclear Silence

Russian media continues to focus on military and diplomatic tensions, with Lavrov stating work has begun on Putin's Security Council directive (Kommersant) and reaffirming that Russia has not received explanations from the US regarding nuclear tests (RIA Novosti). Concurrently, state-affiliated media (RT (Russia Today)) highlights the Swedish PM's call for Russia's "long-term isolation." News of the appointment of Colonel-General Sanchik as Deputy Minister of Defense also persists (Interfax.ru, RBC.ru).
17:48
18:12
RIA Novosti

На Украине остановились все государственные ТЭС, выработка электроэнергии прекратилась

18:12 (15:12 in your timezone)
18:24
More soldiers have reportedly gone AWOL or deserted in October than in any single month since the conflict’s escalation in 2022
18:24 (15:24 in your timezone)
19:48
20:02

20:25 (17:25)Ukraine's Power Plants Crippled

Russian media continues to focus on the conflict in Ukraine, with multiple outlets reporting that Russia has disabled all state-owned thermal power plants in Ukraine (The Moscow Times, RIA Novosti). NATO's potential deployment of 800,000 troops in case of war with Russia is also highlighted (RT (Russia Today)). Additionally, the appointment of Colonel-General Sanchik as Deputy Minister of Defense continues to be reported (Interfax.ru, RBC.ru, Lenta.ru).
21:05
21:05
RIA Novosti

Киев погрузился во тьму из-за перебоев в подаче электричества

21:05 (18:05 in your timezone)
22:20
22:46
Karoline Leavitt has labeled the broadcaster a “Leftist propaganda machine” due to its editing of a speech by President Trump
22:46 (19:46 in your timezone)