Ex-chief of notorious penal colony in occupied Olenivka blown up in car in Donetsk - journalist
Former head of the Olenivka penitentiary, Serhiy Yevsyukov, was killed in a car explosion in temporarily occupied Donetsk.
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09 December 2024
In past week, Russia attacks Ukraine with 500 bombs, over 400 drones, almost 20 missiles - Zelensky
Last week, Russia used almost 500 guided aerial bombs, more than 400 attack drones and almost 20 missiles of various types against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
In Crimea, guerillas spot Russian military stationed at recreation base
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, partisans discovered the location of the Russian military unit at a recreation base in the Chornomorske area, in the village of Maryine.
Ukraine’s sea drones engage Russian helicopters, hit barge - raw footage
Naval drones operated by Ukraine’s Security Service in the Black Sea delivered a surprise attack on Russian helicopters deployed in the area to hunt them down.
War update: 191 clashes along frontlines, Russia focusing on Pokrovsk, Kurakhove axes
In the past day, December 8, a total of 191 combat engagements have been reported along the frontlines in Ukraine as the Russian invasion forces were most active in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions.
Loss of military bases in Syria to have serious implications for Russia's influence in Africa - ISW
The loss of military bases in Syria will have serious consequences for Russia's broad military footprint in Africa and its ability to operate in the region.
Ukraine shoots down two Russian missiles, 18 drones overnight
Ukraine’s Defense Forces intercepted two Russian Kh-59/69 guided air missiles and 18 kamikaze drones overnight Monday.
Russian Army loses another 1,220 soldiers in Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to December 9, 2024, amounted to about 754,590 people, including 1,220 people over the past day.
Russians conducted 218 attacks on 11 settlements in Zaporizhzhia over last day
During the day, the occupiers struck 218 times at 11 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region.
One enemy ship on combat duty in Black Sea - cruise missile carrier
One enemy ship - a Kalibr cruise missile carrier - is on combat duty in the Black Sea
Pentagon chief discusses planning for next Ramstein with Umerov
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to discuss the latest developments on the battlefield and security assistance to Ukraine.
DIU unit uses drones to destroy Russian hideouts, communications equipment
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has shown how operators of FPV drones of the Firebird special forces destroy shelters, camouflaged military equipment and communications equipment of the Russians.
National Guard soldiers stop Russian offensive in Kursk region
Ukraine's National Guard showed how its forces stopped a Russian offensive near the settlement of Kruglyakovka in the Kursk region.
Russians setting up firing positions on embankment of Yevpatoria – partisans
In temporarily occupied Crimea, Russian occupiers are fortifying the embankment of the town of Yevpatoria by establishing new firing positions.
08 December 2024
War update: 178 clashes since day-start along frontlines as Russia suffers major casualties in Pokrovsk axis
A total 178 combat engagements have so far taken place on Sunday while the Russian invasion forces suffered significant losses in the Pokrovsk direction.
Border guards destroy Russian Rapira artillery system in Kharkiv region
Ukrainian border guards employed FPV killer drones to destroy a Russian MT-12 Rapira artillery system, mortar, and a vehicle in Kharkiv region.
Seven remain in hospitals after ballistic strike on Kryvyi Rih
As a result of the Russian missile strike targeting Kryvyi Rih on December 6, seventeen people were injured, of whom seven remain in hospitals.
Blast outside police station in Kharkiv
An explosion was reported outside the main entrance to the police station in Kharkiv. According to tentative data, the incident involved an unidentified explosive device.
Russia prepares resources for new strikes on Ukraine at strategic aviation airfields – CCD
The Russian Federation has prepared resources for renewed strikes on Ukraine using its strategic aviation airfields.
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region: damage reported
Throughout the day, Russian forces targeted two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region, causing damage.
U.S. Embassy warns of increased threats from Russian missiles, drones
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine issued a security alert on Sunday, December 8, cautioning American citizens about heightened threats from Russian missiles and drones.
Four injured in Russian drone attack on Kindiika in Kherson region
Four people, including a 79-year-old woman, have been injured in a Russian drone attack on Kindiika, Kherson region.
Victims of Russian airstrike in Zaporizhzhia identified using DNA analysis
Forensic specialists have identified the bodies of victims killed in a recent Russian airstrike in Zaporizhzhia.
War update: 146 combat clashes on front lines, majority in Pokrovsk sector
Since the start of the day, 146 clashes have taken place between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders across the front lines, with 43 occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
24 people evacuated from Kupiansk, Borova sectors in Kharkiv region
Twenty-four people were evacuated from the Kupiansk and Borova sectors in the Kharkiv region on December 7.
Man killed in drone attack on Antonivka in Kherson region
A 73-year-old man was killed in Antonivka, Kherson region, on Sunday following an attack in which an explosive was dropped from a Russian drone.
Russia withdrawing warships from Syrian base in Tartus - Ukraine’s defense intel
The Russians are pulling their warships from the Syrian base in Tartus, transferring weapons and military equipment by air from the Khmeimim base.
Ukraine’s SOF soldiers ambush Russian positions, killing three, capturing one
A forward unit of the Special Operations Forces eliminated three Russian soldiers, capturing another one after a stealthy ambush of an enemy position at the frontline, approaching it from the rear.
Zelensky says 3,935 Ukrainians returned from Russian captivity
Since February 24, 2022, Ukraine has already brought back from Russian captivity 3,935 prisoners—3,767 Ukrainian soldiers and 168 civilians.
Zelensky reveals Ukraine Army’s death toll at war: 43,000 KIAs
Ukraine has lost 43,000 warriors, who have been killed on the battlefield.