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.
War - Latest news
08 May 2023
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.
Invaders fire again at areas of Chernihiv region bordering Russia
As of 15:00 on May 8, Russian troops shelled the areas in Chernihiv region another three times.
Russian strike destroys Red Cross warehouse with humanitarian aid
A warehouse with humanitarian aid from the Ukrainian Red Cross Society was completely destroyed in Odesa region as a result of a missile strike on May 8.
Missile strike in Odesa region: recreation center is completely destroyed, five more damaged
In the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district of the Odesa region, a recreation center was destroyed as a result of a missile attack, several neighboring bases and more than 20 country houses were damaged.
Russia destroys 177 medical institutions in Ukraine
As a result of Russian aggression in Ukraine, 177 medical institutions have been destroyed and more than 1,400 damaged.
Russia using loitering munitions more often, trying to disrupt Ukraine’s preparation for counteroffensive
The aggressor continues to actively redeploy additional weapons, military and special equipment from the territory of the Russian Federation to the operational areas and to build up cruise and ballistic missiles and combat UAVs.
High activity of Russian helicopters spotted in Mariupol
In temporarily occupied by the Russian army Mariupol, unusual activity of enemy helicopters is being recorded, as well as another explosion at the Azovstal steel plant.
Two enemy ammunition depots, four tanks, two IFVs destroyed in Luhansk region
Enemy T-90 and T-80 tanks, two infantry fighting vehicles and two ammunition depots were destroyed on the front line in Luhansk region.
Six regions of Ukraine have problems with electricity due to shelling
As of May 8, the power grid operates with a power reserve, but due to shelling, there are power outages in six regions, primarily in the frontline.
Two informants detained in Donetsk region who "leaked" Armed Forces locations to Russians
The SBU exposed two aggressor's accomplices who "leaked" locations of the Defense Forces in the frontline and near-frontline areas of the Donetsk region to the occupiers.
Russians intensify shelling of Zaporizhzhia region with artillery, MLRS
The invaders have intensified shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region with artillery and multiple rocket launchers, while collaborators and their families are leaving the temporarily occupied territory of the region.
Ukraine alerted due to departure of MiG-31K, which carriers Kinzhal missile - Ihnat
A large-scale air alert in Ukraine was announced due to the departure of a Russian MiG-31K aircraft, which carries a Kinzhal missile.
Russians lost about 100,000 personnel in and around Bakhmut
In Bakhmut direction, the enemy has lost about 100,000 personnel over the past nine months.
Zelensky holds Staff meeting to discuss air raids and ammo supply
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky chaired a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. The meeting participants discussed the latest enemy air raids, the situation at the front, and the ammunition supply.
1,444 children killed and injured due to Russian aggression in Ukraine
As a result of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, at least 1,444 children have been killed and injured.
Zelensky: We will remember every state that joined us in struggle for freedom
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that as we remember the victory over Nazism today, we are all looking forward to Ukraine's Victory Day, and we will always remember every state and every nation that stood with us in the fight for freedom.
Police officers show wreckage of Shahed drone shot down over Kyiv region
Police officers showed the wreckage of an enemy kamikaze drone shot down by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the sky over Kyiv region on the night of May 8.
Mobile health unit of Ukrainian Red Cross Society hit in Russia’s shelling of Mykolaiv region
A mobile health unit of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society’s Mykolaiv Regional Branch has been significantly damaged in Russia’s missile attack on an industrial object in the Mykolaiv region.
Russian troops shell school, houses in Sumy region at night
At night, Russians fired artillery and mortars at Sumy region, damaging a school and civilian houses and injuring people.
Seven civilians injured as Russians attack four districts in Kharkiv region
On May 7, 2023, Russian troops attacked four districts in the Kharkiv regions with different weapons. Seven civilians were reported injured.
Country houses, recreation centers destroyed in Odesa region due to shelling
As a result of shelling in Odesa region, country houses and recreation centers were destroyed.
In Zaporizhzhia region, three people injured due to shelling in 24 hours
The Russian army fired on over 20 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, three people were injured.
Grass catches fire in Kyiv region following Russia’s overnight drone attack
On the night of May 8, 2023, Russian troops launched another drone attack on Ukraine’s territory. As a result, grass caught fire in one of the Kyiv region’s districts.
Russia recruiting central Asian migrant workers to serve in Ukraine – UK intel
Russian military recruiters have been targeting central Asian migrant workers in Russia to serve in Ukraine.