Russians injure nine civilians in Donetsk region overnight
Russian troops injured nine more civilians in the Donetsk region over the past day.
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09 March 2024
Air Defense Forces destroy 12 out of 15 Shahed drones at night
On the night of March 9, the Air Defense Forces destroyed 12 Shaheds.
Russian drone hits factory in Kryvyi Rih district
At night in the Kryvyi Rih district, a Russian UAV hit an industrial enterprise while five more were shot down by air defense forces.
Russia’s combat losses in Ukraine over 423K
Russia’s overall combat losses since the full-scale invasion have amounted to 423,160, including 850 reported in the past day alone.
War update: 63 combat clashes along frontlines on Friday
During the past 24 hours, according to updates, 63 combat engagements were recorded on Ukrainian battlefields.
Russians subject Zaporizhzhia region to 323 strikes in past day
During the past 24 hours, the Russian invasion forces launched 323 strikes targeting 12 settlements across Zaporizhzhia region.
Journalists identify over 46.5K Russian soldiers killed since invasion
A group of journalists from the BBC’s Russian service and Mediazona, together with volunuteers, has found out the names of 45,678 Russian invaders who have been killed in action in Ukraine since February 2022.
Minister Kamyshin, UK Defence Secretary Shapps discuss L119 howitzer production in Ukraine
Ukrainian Strategic Industries Minister Oleksandr Kamyshin and United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps have met and discussed cooperation in defence industry projects.
More than 45,000 women serve in Ukraine’s Armed Forces
There are currently 45,587 women serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
08 March 2024
Canada, Latvia pledge to support Ukraine's defense capability
Canada’s Minister of National Defence Bill Blair and Latvia’s Defence Minister Andris Sprūds discussed further support for Ukraine in countering Russian aggression.
Kuleba calls on partners to return training missions to Ukraine and protect them with air defense
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on partners to return training missions to Ukraine, as the entire range of training missions operated in our country in 2014-2022.
Ukrainian defense forces repelled attacks in six directions, 74 combat engagements over day
Over the past day, 74 combat engagements took place at the front, and in the Novopavlivka direction, the enemy, supported by aviation, tried to break through the defense of Ukrainian troops 18 times.
Russians hit house in Kherson - a family miraculously escaped
In Kherson, a family decided to celebrate March 8 in the summer kitchen, and as soon as they left the house, an enemy shell hit the house and a fire broke out.
Russians shell Nikopol district with drones and artillery, girl injured
A 23-year-old girl was injured in an enemy attack in the Nikopol district.
Russian troops attack car with drone in Kharkiv region, two dead
Russian troops attacked a civilian car with a drone in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, killing two people.
Zelensky believes that Kazakhstan, Moldova, and Baltic states under threat of Russian military offensive
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that Kazakhstan, Moldova and the Baltic states are under the threat of a Russian military offensive.
Missile attack on Sumy on March 7: two killed, 26 injured
An enemy missile attack on Sumy on March 7 killed two people and injured 26.
Zelensky says he was assassinated more than 10 times
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that, according to the special services, he had been assassinated more than 10 times.
Man killed by enemy munition explosion in Kherson region
A resident of Shyroka Balka in the Kherson region died after an enemy munition exploded in a field. An investigation has been launched.
UK Defence Secretary in Kyiv calls on democratic world to help Ukraine win war
British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps recorded a video from the center of Kyiv, in which he calls on the international community to support Ukraine.
British intel spots Iranian-produced Mohajer-6 UAV flying over Black Sea
The Iranian-produced Mohajer-6 uncrewed aerial vehicle, provided to Russia, was observed flying over the Black Sea and Crimea.
Luxembourg joins Czech initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine
Luxembourg has announced that it is joining the Czech-led initiative to purchase 800,000 units of artillery ammunition for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Umerov, Syrskyi discuss Ukraine’s military needs with Greek defense minister
Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed the needs of the Ukrainian army with Greek Minister for National Defense Nikos Dendias.
Woman injured, houses damaged as Russians shell Bilozerka in Kherson region
The Russian army shelled the village of Bilozerka in the Kherson region at night, injuring an elderly woman.
Greek PM appeals to Kremlin after Russian attack on Odesa
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the Kremlin during a conference of the European People's Party in Bucharest after witnessing a Russian air strike on Odesa.
Russia’s combat losses in Ukraine stand at 422,310
Overall losses sustained by Russia’s invasion forces in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, have amounted to 422,310.
U.S. Embassy in Russia warns of possible terror attacks in Moscow
The U.S. Embassy in Russia urged compatriots to avoid large gatherings in the next 48 hours due to the threat of terrorist attacks by extremists targeting the Russian capital.
War update: 86 combat clashes in Ukraine over past day
In the past day, 86 combat engagements took place along the frontlines in Ukraine.
Canada joining "drone coalition" for Ukraine
Canada will join international efforts to build the Ukrainian fleet of strike UAVs.
U.S. Congress examines Russia's alleged Starlink use
Members of the Democratic Party in the House of Representatives of the U.S. Congress have opened an investigation of Elon Musk's SpaceX, examining whether the company implemented adequate safeguards to prevent Russia from deploying its Starlink satellite internet service in its war against Ukraine.