Zelensky: Russia increasing army by over 100,000 soldiers preparing for continued war
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is not preparing for negotiations but rather for a prolonged war.
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08 February 2025
Battlefield update: 60 clashes since morning, fighting ongoing in four sectors
Since the beginning of the day, 60 combat engagements have taken place along the front line, with intense fighting continuing in four sectors, primarily in Pokrovsk and Kursk.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Su-25 on Toretsk front
On the Toretsk front in Donetsk region, soldiers of the 28th Brigade destroyed Russia’s Su-25 fighter jet.
Zelensky: freezing war to enable Russia to use Ukraine’s minerals for new offensive
A ceasefire without the de-occupation of seized territories would enable Russia to earn trillions of dollars from Ukraine’s natural resources and use these funds to strengthen its military and launch further attacks.
AFU conduct counteroffensive in Kursk region – Zelensky
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) conducted a counteroffensive in Russia’s Kursk region and advanced 2.5 kilometers.
Russians hit Huliaipole with glide bombs, two children among injured
Russian forces attacked Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region with guided aerial bombs, injuring a family with two children.
Unmanned systems forces destroy Russian Solntsepyok system
Operators from the 412th Separate Unmanned Systems Battalion "Nemesis" destroyed a Russian TOS Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower system.
Debris from downed Russian drone falls in one of Kyiv’s districts
In Kyiv, debris from a downed Russian drone fell in the Darnytskyi district, causing damage.
Two injured as Russian forces attack Huliaipole
Russian troops launched at least six attacks on the frontline town of Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian forces shoot down 67 enemy drones, another 71 disappear from radar
Ukraine's defense forces have shot down 67 Russian drones. Another 71 UAVs have been lost from tracking.
Police officer and two civilians wounded in Russian attacks on Kharkiv region
Yesterday, on February 7, the enemy used guided aerial bombs, drones and artillery against civilians in Kharkiv and the region. A police officer and two civilians were wounded.
Russia reports nighttime drone attack
On the night of February 8, residential buildings and businesses were damaged in at least three Russian regions after a drone attack.
Overnight and morning, Russian troops fire 16 times on Sumy border
At night and in the morning, Russian troops fired 16 times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy region.
Russian troops attack central Kherson, casualties reported
In the morning, Russian troops attacked the central district of Kherson. Homes and warehouses came under attack.
Russia keeps one Kalibr carrier in Black Sea
As of 06:00 on Saturday, February 8, Russia has one Kalibr cruise missile carrier in the Black Sea with a total volley of up to four missiles.
Two people injured as Russians attack Donetsk region
On February 7, two people were injured in Lyman and Ivanopillia, Donetsk region, due to Russian shelling.
War update: 123 combat clashes on frontline over past day, most assaults in Pokrovsk sector
On February 7, the Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 123 combat clashes with the Russian invaders.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,210 over past day
The total combat losses of the Russian forces in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to February 8, 2025, have reached approximately 847,860 personnel, including 1,210 lost in the past 24 hours.
General Staff shows Ukrainian soldiers training to overcome psychological obstacle course in UK
In the United Kingdom, instructors from Norway’s ELLISEV training operation are training Ukrainian military personnel to overcome a psychological obstacle course.
Ukraine surpasses Russia in FPV drone production – General Havryliuk
Among the 1,300 new models of weapons and military equipment developed and codified since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the largest category consists of UAVs and their ammunition.
07 February 2025
Zelensky confirms talks with Trump team next week
President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that talks with US President Donald Trump's team are scheduled for next week.
ICC judge believes court can survive US sanctions
British lawyer, former ICC judge Howard Morrison said that the International Criminal Court (ICC) can survive the imposition of US sanctions.
Zelensky: Russia has sent DPRK soldiers to Kursk region again
Russia has again brought North Korean soldiers to the Kursk region.
President met with commanders of unmanned systems units
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the commanders of unmanned systems units.
NATO Military Committee Chairman Giuseppe Cavo arrives in Kyiv
The chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Giuseppe Cavo Dragonet, has arrived in Kyiv.
Ukrainian strikes destroy 46% of Russia’s oil refineries - intercept
Ukrainian intelligence released an intercept where a resident of Russia’s Bryansk region described the fallout of the Ukrainian strike targeting the Kremniy El plant, confirming that the attack effectively led to an operational halt, as well as commented on the outcome of Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries.
Ukraine seeing no strike groups being formed in Belarus - border guards
As of today, Ukraine’s forces are seeing no signs of any strike group being amassed on the territory of Belarus. However, the said direction will remain a threat until Belarus ceases support for Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Russian drone strike kills gas service worker in Kherson
A 37-year-old employee of a critical infrastructure company was killed in Kherson after being attacked by a Russian drone.
Lukashenko putting his country at risk of retaliatory attack, if Moscow presses ‘nuclear button’ – ambassador
By deploying Russian nuclear weapons to Belarusian territory, self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko is putting his country at risk of retaliatory attack if Moscow presses the “nuclear button”.
Young man injured in Russian drone attack in Beryslav
A 19-year-old man was wounded in the town of Beryslav in the Kherson region as a result of a UAV attack.