Ihnat: 100% of Russian missiles destroyed in initial wave of launch
In the first wave of the launch, 100% of the enemy missiles were destroyed, and in the second wave, 15 out of 17 were destroyed.
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09 May 2023
Two Russian agents plotting attacks against Ukraine's military command detained in Zaporizhzhia
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained two Russian agents in Zaporizhzhia who were plotting terrorist attacks against the command of Ukraine's defense forces and the security agency's special forces.
Ukraine's army will launch counter-offensive when the time is right - Shmyhal
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said during his visit to Britain that Ukraine is preparing carefully for a new counter-offensive against Russian forces because the assault is "very important" and must "demonstrate success."
UK ambassador reacts to Russia's nighttime missile attack on Kyiv
British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons has said after another night of a Russian missile attack on Kyiv that she is happy about the new day and that British diplomats remain in the Ukrainian capital.
In the morning, at night, invaders struck 9 times at border of Sumy region
In the morning of May 9, nine enemy attacks were recorded in the Sumy region in border communities.
Water shortage a growing problem for occupied Donetsk – UK intelligence
Water shortage is becoming a growing problem for the Russian-occupied city of Donetsk.
Several more wreckage of Russian cruise missiles found in Kyiv region
Wreckage of Russian cruise missiles was found in several other places in the Kyiv region.
The enemy attack Cherkasy region with two cruise missiles, causing destruction
On the morning of May 9, Russians fired two missiles at the Cherkasy region, causing no casualties.
Putin wants to use May 9 parade to show influence in Asia - ISW
Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to use the Moscow Victory Day parade to show Russia's continued influence in Central Asia.
It possible that Russia preparing provocations against its own population during parades
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine does not rule out the possibility that Russia may carry out provocations against its own civilians during parades in cities on May 9.
US prepares new military aid package for Ukraine - CNN
The Biden administration intends to announce a new military aid package worth more than a billion dollars to Ukraine.
Russian missile fragments hit four-story building in Dnipro, injuring woman
On the night of May 9, eight enemy missiles were shot down over the Dnipro region, and the debris of one of them fell on a four-story building in Dnipro, injuring a civilian.
Invaders hit Kherson region 46 times in past day, injuring 14 people
The Russian army launched 46 strikes on Kherson region over the past day, injuring 14 people.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 195,620
From February 24, 2022 to May 9, 2023, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 195,620 Russian military personnel, including 650 soldiers over the past day.
Shell crater about 8m wide found in Kyiv region
On the morning of May 9, a shell crater caused by Russian shelling was discovered in one of the districts of Kyiv region.
Russians fired 25 cruise missiles at Ukraine at night, 23 of them destroyed
On the night of May 8-9, Russian troops fired 25 Kalibr and Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles at Ukraine. The air defense units destroyed 23 missiles.
Ukraine’s Air Force launches 16 strikes on enemy positions
Over the past day, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched 16 strikes on enemy personnel and military equipment clusters.
Attack on Kyiv: Air defense units destroy about 15 air targets
According to preliminary information, about 15 enemy air targets were detected and destroyed in the airspace around Kyiv at night.
Invaders start mobilizing public sector employees in Mariupol
In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, the invaders began to order male public sector employees to pass a military medical commission for the purpose of mobilization.
Enemy intensifies attacks on Bakhmut, increases number of soldiers – brigade commander Hryshchenko
The enemy has intensified attacks on Bakhmut and increased the number of soldiers, continues to launch rocket attacks and shell the positions of Ukrainian defenders with various types of weapons.
Restoration of a house damaged by rocket fire begins in Ukrainka, Kyiv region
In the town of Ukrainka, in the Kyiv region, the restoration of a multi-storey building damaged by a Russian missile attack has begun.
Redeployment of Russian tanks, air defense systems spotted in Mariupol
In Mariupol, temporarily captured by the Russian army, the redeployment of tanks and air defense systems of the invaders from Berdiansk direction is spotted.
08 May 2023
Invaders curtailing activities of their administrations in Skadovsk - General Staff
In the city of Skadovsk, Kherson region, the Russian invaders are curtailing the activities of their district and city administrations.
Poland transfers ten MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine
Poland has already transferred 10 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine as part of military support.
Enemy advancing in four directions, fierce battles for Bakhmut, Maryinka ongoing
The Russian invaders are conducting offensive operations in the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Maryinka directions - about 30 enemy attacks have been recorded here today. Fierce battles for Bakhmut and Maryinka are ongoing.
Google satellite images of Ukraine reveal aftermath of Russian invasion
Google has updated satellite images of Ukraine that show the destruction caused by Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Three Russian drones destroyed in Kherson region
On May 8, Ukrainian air defense forces in Kherson region destroyed three enemy unmanned aerial vehicles.
Ukrainian special operations forces destroy Russian machine gun crew in Bakhmut
Ukrainian special operations forces destroyed a Russian machine gun crew in Bakhmut, Donetsk region.
Military launches investigation into attack on Odesa activist
The military command has launched an internal investigation into the statement of Odesa activist Demian Hanul about the involvement of servicemen of one of the brigades in his beating.
Overnight strikes on Odesa region launched by Russian warplanes over Crimea
The latest attack on the Odesa region was carried out by Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bombers from the area of Cape Tarkhankut in temporarily occupied Crimea.