Air Defense Forces destroy 116 drones and intercept Russian ballistic missiles
Air Defense Forces destroyed 116 drones and intercepted some of the Iskander-M ballistic missiles used by Russia to attack Ukraine on the evening of February 8.
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Enemies attack Novhorod-Siverskyi with Geran UAVs: One person killed, four wounded
In Novhorod-Siverskyi, Chernihiv region, one man was killed, and two men and two women were wounded as a result of an attack by the Russian Federation.
Russians launch nearly 90 strikes on Sumy region in 24 hours, seven people injured
Russian troops launched nearly 90 strikes on 28 settlements in 15 territorial communities of the Sumy region in 24 hours, from the morning of February 8 to the morning of February 9, injuring seven people.
Russian army kills two residents of Donetsk region
Yesterday, February 8, Russian invaders killed two residents of the Donetsk region.
Defense Forces liberate Chuhunivka in Kharkiv region from Russians
Ukrainian Defense Forces liberated Chuhunivka in the Kharkiv region from the Russian invaders, took some of them prisoner, and raised the national flag.
War update: 312 clashes on front lines over past day, Pokrovsk axis most active
Ukrainian forces engaged in 312 combat clashes with Russian invaders on Sunday, February 8, with 72 clashes recorded on the Pokrovsk axis.
One killed, two injured in Russian drone attack on Odesa
One person was killed and two others were injured in Odesa as a result of a Russian drone attack overnight on Monday, February 9.
Woman, child killed in Russian drone strike in Kharkiv region
A woman and a child were killed in a Russian drone strike on Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv region.
Russian forces attack energy facility in Volyn region overnight
On the night of February 8-9, Russian forces struck an energy facility near the Novovolynsk community.
Russian army loses 1,250 troops in war against Ukraine over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to February 9, 2026, in the war against Ukraine amounted to about 1,247,580 personnel, including 1,250 killed or wounded over the past day.
Ukrainian Air Force shows F-16 shooting down Shahed drone
The military has shown combat footage of a Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet destroying a Russian attack drone.
Russians face growing difficulties accessing high-speed internet – intelligence
Access to high-speed internet is becoming an increasingly acute problem for the population of the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian border guards receive modern ambulance from donors
Donors have handed over a fully equipped modern ambulance to the border guards of the Forpost Brigade who are defending Ukraine near Vovchansk.
Partners deliver dozens of generators to communities in Kherson region
Ukraine's southern Kherson region has received 34 generators from international partners, which have been distributed among ten communities.
One killed, gas pipeline damaged in Russian drone attack on Odesa
One person was killed in a Russian drone attack on Odesa. Damage to residential infrastructure was recorded and fires broke out.
Carbon monoxide poisoning kills four people in Ukraine over weekend, 15 children among injured
As a result of carbon monoxide poisoning on February 7–8 in Ukraine, four people died and 25 were injured, including 15 children.
Finland allocates €3M to support UN Women in Ukraine initiative
The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced plans to provide €3 million in support of the UN Women in Ukraine program over 2026–2028.
AFU soldiers capture 11 Russian servicemen in Zaporizhzhia sector
Soldiers of the 17th Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine captured 11 Russian soldiers near the village of Pavlivka in the Zaporizhzhia sector.
German charity Ukraine-Hilfe sends over €10M in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The German charitable organization Ukraine-Hilfe Berlin e.V. has directed more than €10 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine since February 2022.
Defense Forces destroy self-propelled artillery in Pokrovsk, which Russians planned to use to cover assault
In Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, Ukrainian defenders used drones to destroy a 2S9 Nona-S self-propelled artillery unit, which Russian paratroopers planned to use to support further assault operations in the direction of Hryshyne.
Russia faces record wage payment arrears – CCD
In Russia, wage arrears increased 2.3 times over the past year and reached a record high for the last nine years.
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Ukrainian 112 service receives over 10.5 million calls since its launch – Ministry of Internal Affairs
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, since its launch, the 112 service has received over 10.5 million calls from citizens.
Prime minister's party wins record number of seats in Japan elections
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has won a record number of seats in the country's snap parliamentary elections.
Head of French military intelligence speaks about cooperation with Ukraine
The head of French military intelligence, General Jacques Langlade de Montgros, confirmed productive cooperation between his agency and the Ukrainian side.
France to provide Ukraine with additional SAMP/T radar during repairs – Defense Minister
France will provide Ukraine with an additional radar for the SAMP/T surface-to-air missile system as a temporary replacement while one of the radars is undergoing repairs.
War update: 283 engagements on front line; Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminate nearly 150 occupiers in Pokrovsk sector
Over the course of February 8, 283 combat engagements took place along the front between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders. The enemy was most active in attempts to attack in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Zelensky thanks railway workers and rescuers who ensure Ukraine's ability to endure Russian attacks
Zelensky expressed gratitude to railway workers and rescuers whose work enables the country to withstand attacks this winter.
Zelensky announces active work with partners in coming weeks
In the coming weeks, there will be active engagement with partners, and this work is expected to produce results.
DSNS to form consolidated teams to restore electricity and heating – Zelensky
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine is forming consolidated energy teams that will be able to quickly join efforts to restore electricity and heating in the regions.