Russian attacks cause damage to church, kindergarten, houses in Donetsk region
On February 8, 2023, Russian troops were attacking the Donetsk region’s settlements with missiles and artillery.
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Three civilians killed in Russia’s shelling of Kherson region
On February 8, 2023, Russian troops attacked the Kherson region 39 times. As a result, three civilians were killed and four injured.
Twenty-three settlements come under enemy fire in Kharkiv region
On February 8, 2023, at least twenty-three settlements came under enemy fire in the Kharkiv region. In particular, Russian troops used combat aircraft near Kotliarivka and Tabaivka.
UK intelligence outlines role of weather in the course of Russia’s war in Ukraine
The weather continues to play a significant role in the course of Russia’s war in Ukraine. With the ground frozen, there has likely been little change in cross country mobility (CCM) conditions in eastern Ukraine in recent weeks.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine climbs to 135,010
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 135,010 Russian soldiers from February 24, 2022, to February 9, 2023, including 910 in the past day alone.
Russian forces kill two residents of Donetsk region on Feb 8
Russian troops killed two residents of the Donetsk region on February 8.
Man killed in Russia's shelling of Nikopol
Russian forces shelled the city of Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, last night, killing a man.
Ukraine's most urgent security needs to be discussed next week - Pentagon
The ninth session of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group will focus on a substantive discussion of the urgent needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces repel enemy attacks on 19 settlements in three regions
Units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled Russian attacks on 19 settlements in the Luhansk, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions on February 8.
08 February 2023
Challenger 2 tanks to defend Ukraine’s sovereign territory next month – Sunak
The Ukrainian crews who arrived last week will be using Challenger 2 tanks to defend Ukraine’s sovereign territory next month.
17,000 volunteers apply to Offensive Guard assault brigades
A total of 17,000 volunteers have already applied to join the ranks of the Offensive Guard.
Sweden’s Riksdag approves record-high military aid to Ukraine
Sweden’s Riksdag has voted in favor of the Government’s proposal for an additional amending budget, namely providing a record-high military support package for Ukraine, totaling SEK 4.3 billion (i.e. about USD 406 million).
Zelensky, Sunak visit British military base providing training for Ukrainian servicemen
As part of the visit to the United Kingdom, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak came to the Bovington Camp military base, where Ukrainian servicemen are being trained.
Russian airstrikes hit Semenivka in Chernihiv region
As a result of the Russian strike at Semenivka, Chernihiv region, at least one person was killed. As rescuers got two people out from under the rubble, one civilian remains trapped.
Sunak instructs Wallace to look into which warplanes UK could supply to Ukraine
UK Prime minister Rishi Sunak has asked his defense secretary, Ben Wallace, to investigate what jets the UK could potentially give to Ukraine, Downing Street has said.
Zelensky: 'Coalition of long-range missiles' will make evil leave Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the West to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles to make the Russian aggressor completely retreat from Ukrainian territory.
UK to train Ukrainian pilots, provide Ukraine with longer range capabilities
The United Kingdom will expand training for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to sea and air, including fighter jet pilots and marines, and will also provide Ukraine with longer range capabilities.
Germany sends another military aid package to Ukraine
The German government has announced the transfer of another batch of military equipment to Ukraine.
French Senator calls on handing Ukraine warplanes to achieve victory faster
To prevent the Russian war on Ukraine from dragging on and to ensure that the Ukrainian army advances to the country’s borders as of 1991, financial and military support to Kyiv must increase as France should decide on supplying LeClerc tanks, while NATO should provide warplanes.
Five injured in Russia's shelling of Chuhuiv district
Russian troops shelled the Kharkiv region on February 8, injuring five people, among them a ten-year-old child.
Russians fire up to 10 missiles at Kharkiv overnight, no casualties reported
In Kharkiv, no casualties were reported during the latest missile attack on the city enterprise overnight Wednesday, as all workers took shelter on time.
Threatened with new charges, Russian convicts forced to join Wagner Group
Russian prisoners are forced to join the ranks of the Wagner Group, being threatened with new criminal charges. Recruitment is also ongoing in some Russian pre-trial detention centers.
Danilov admits likelihood of Russian offensive on Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia regions
Oleksiy Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, said that the Kremlin could strike a new blow in the northeastern part of Kharkiv region or the southern part of Zaporizhzhia region.
National Guard members down enemy Mi-24 near Bakhmut
The crew of a portable anti-aircraft missile system of Ukraine’s National Guard operational brigade downed a Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter on the outskirts of Bakhmut, Donetsk region.
Border guards shoot down enemy MAVIC3 drone
In the Zaporizhzhia direction, service members of the State Border Guard Service and Defense Forces of Ukraine destroyed an enemy MAVIC3 drone with the help of an anti-drone gun.
In Ukraine, 347 children considered missing due to Russian aggression
In Ukraine, 337 children are considered missing due to the Russian armed aggression.
British intelligence analyses situation in Dnipro delta, on Kinburn Spit
Since Russia withdrew its forces from the west bank of the Dnipro in November 2022, fighting and reconnaissance has continued on the complex network of islands and waterways that make up the Dnipro delta.
Russians shell six communities in Donetsk region, residential buildings damaged
Russian forces shelled six communities in Donetsk region over the past day, damaging residential buildings.
Russian aggression affects 1,381 children in Ukraine
As a result of Russia’s full-scale armed aggression, 461 children were killed and 920 more were injured in Ukraine.
Russian forces shell Ochakiv community’s coastal strip, water area
On Wednesday morning, the Russian army shelled the coastal strip and water area of the Ochakiv community, as well as the Kutsurub community in Mykolaiv region.