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09 April 2026
Russian forces attack car with drone in Zaporizhzhia district; two people injured
The enemy attacked a car with a drone in the village of Yurkivka in the Zaporizhzhia district. Two people were injured.
Russian troop activity is particularly high: Syrskyi visits Pokrovsk sector
Russian troop activity is particularly high in the Pokrovsk sector—over the past week, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 260 attacks there.
More than 250 people killed in Israel’s largest airstrike on Lebanon — Reuters
At least 254 people have been killed and more than 1,100 others wounded in the most extensive Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon since the start of the war with Hezbollah.
Aftermath of Russian strikes on Balabyne in Zaporizhzhia: School and more than 100 houses damaged
On the morning of April 9, Russian forces launched several strikes on settlements in the Kushuhum community of Zaporizhzhia district, damaging residential buildings and the Prestige educational institution.
Nova Poshta branch destroyed by drone attack in Zaporizhzhia region
A Nova Poshta branch in the village of Novomykolaivka, Zaporizhzhia region, was destroyed overnight by a Russian strike drone, with no casualties reported.
Russian forces fired on Chernihiv region 32 times over past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, on April 8, Russian forces fired on the Chernihiv region 32 times, with 42 explosions reported.
Drones attack oil pipeline facility in Krasnodar region, Russia
On the night of April 9, drones attacked a key oil pipeline facility in Russia's Krasnodar region—the Krymskaya Line Production and Dispatch Station.
Russians launch more than 100 strikes on Sumy region; one woman injured
Over the course of 24 hours, from the morning of April 8 to the morning of April 9, Russian forces launched over 100 strikes on 36 settlements in 18 territorial communities of the Sumy region; one woman was injured.
One person killed and three others injured in Kharkiv region due to Russian strikes
In the Kharkiv region over the past 24 hours, on April 8, one person was killed, and three others were injured as a result of Russian strikes.
Russians injure six residents of Donetsk region
Over the past 24 hours, on April 8, Russian invaders injured six residents of the Donetsk region.
War update: 164 combat engagements on frontline over past day, Pokrovsk sector most active
On April 8, a total of 164 combat clashes between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invading forces were recorded.
Russian attack on Balabyne: Injury toll rises to four, one dead
Following the attack on Balabyne in the Zaporizhzhia region, the number of injured has risen to four, with one person confirmed dead.
ADF neutralizes 99 out of 119 drones launched by Russia overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 99 out of 119 unmanned aerial vehicles used by Russian troops to attack Ukraine starting from the evening of April 8.
Russia loses 1,040 troops, 64 artillery systems in war against Ukraine over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to April 9 2026 in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,307,540 personnel, including 1,040 over the past day.
Russian forces strike settlement in Zaporizhzhia region, leaving one injured
The enemy attacked the Zaporizhzhia district, injuring a woman.
Paratroopers destroy Russian D-30 howitzer in Myrnohrad, Donetsk region
Drone operators from the unmanned systems battalion “Combat Hawks” of the 25th Separate Sicheslav Airborne Brigade of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a Russian D-30 howitzer in the area of Myrnohrad, Donetsk region.
Partisans carry out sabotage on railway and disrupt Russian supply lines in Kupiansk sector
Agents of the partisan movement "ATESH" conducted two simultaneous acts of sabotage on a railway section between Stary Oskol and Urazove in the Kharkiv region.
08 April 2026
Ukrainian paratroopers destroy multiple Russian shelters on Kupiansk axis
Paratroopers from the 77th Separate Air Assault Naddniprianska Brigade of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces carried out operations to destroy Russian shelters along with enemy personnel on the Kupiansk axis.
Russian forces attack energy facility in Odesa region
Russian forces attacked an energy facility in the Odesa region with drones in the evening of April 8.
Ukrainian forces hold line in Chasiv Yar, prevent enemy advance toward Kostiantynivka – military
Ukrainian troops in Chasiv Yar continue to hold back Russian invaders, preventing them from advancing toward Kostiantynivka.
Satellite images show fuel storage tanks at oil terminal on fire in Feodosia following Ukrainian strikes
Satellite images show a large-scale fire following Ukrainian drone strikes on the oil depot "Marine Oil Terminal" in occupied Feodosia (Autonomous Republic of Crimea).
Loss of Ukraine means end for Europe – Lithuanian colonel
The European Union must more actively support Ukraine, as allowing Russia to win on the battlefield could lead to further attacks on European countries, including the forced use of Ukraine's mobilization resources.
Russian forces carry out nearly 40 attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region since, leaving four people injured
Throughout the day, Russian troops used drones and artillery to strike the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts.
Russia seeks to restore Soviet Union – Lithuanian colonel
For Russia, which aims to regain control over former Soviet territories, capturing Ukraine is critically important, as without it the idea cannot be realized.
'Wait-mode drones' can remain dangerous for more than one day – Defense Ministry advisor 'Flash'
Both on the front line and in the rear, so-called "loitering" or "wait-mode" drones are being used increasingly, and in power-saving mode they can remain dangerous for over 24 hours.
USF strike Russian Tor-M2 air defense system and drone depots in Donetsk region
Fighters of the 413th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment "Raid" hit a Tor-M2 surface-to-air missile system, as well as depots and a pre-flight preparation site for drones in temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk region.
Absence of conscription poses threat to EU’s defense capabilities, says Lithuanian colonel
Europe needs to establish a reliable defense system through conscription in EU member states and by expanding the capacity of the defense industry.
War update: 43 clashes on front lines; Pokrovsk sector sees fiercest battles
Since the start of the day, there have been 43 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops. The enemy is concentrating its efforts primarily on the Pokrovsk sector.
General Staff confirms strikes on two oil depots in Crimea
On the night of April 8, Ukrainian Defense Forces struck oil depots in the temporarily occupied cities of Feodosiia and Hvardiiske (Crimea).