Zelensky: Nearly 40 more Ukrainians evacuated from Gaza Strip
On Friday, December 8, the evacuation of Ukrainian citizens from the Gaza Strip to a safe territory has been going on all day, and nearly 40 more Ukrainians are now safe.
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08 December 2023
Bulgarian parliament votes for additional military aid to Ukraine
Bulgaria’s National Assembly approved additional military aid for Ukraine, the possibility of use of Bulgarian air space for F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots, and for a limited number of Ukrainian military personnel to be authorised to transit or stay in Bulgaria for training.
Situation in south and Donetsk region: Zelensky holds Supreme CinC Staff meeting
President Volodymyr Zelensky chaired a Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff meeting to discuss the situation in southern Ukraine and in all sectors in Donetsk region.
Woman injured as Russians shell residential area of Kherson
A woman was injured as Russian forces shelled a residential area in Kherson city.
Enemy hits Nikopol three times with heavy artillery, injuring civilian
On Friday, December 8, the enemy hit Nikopol three times with heavy artillery, injuring an elderly woman.
Defense Forces repel enemy attacks in six sectors – General Staff
Throughout the day, 77 combat clashes took place between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops. The enemy is unsuccessfully attacking in the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Maryinka and Zaporizhzhia sectors.
Bulgarian parliament tackles president's veto on APC supplies to Ukraine
The National Assembly of Bulgaria, on December 8, voted to override the veto imposed by President Rumen Radev on the agreement between the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Bulgaria and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on the supply of Soviet-era armored personnel carriers (APCs) to Ukraine, ratified by parliament last month.
Over 40,000 Russian military deployed in Avdiivka sector
The enemy has amassed more than 40,000 troops in the Avdiivka direction, while the Russian command is losing up to 400 soldiers each day.
U.S. defense companies to receive support in entering Ukrainian market - Kamyshin
Ukraine and the United States will create an interagency team to support American businesses planning to work in the Ukrainian defense industry.
Russia’s strikes against Snake Island intended to demonstrate control over Black Sea – UK intel
Russia’s high-risk missions against Snake [Zmiinyi] Island are intended to demonstrate that the aggressor state can project force across the Black Sea.
Ukraine, Sweden discuss potential provision of Gripen aircraft to UAF
Ukraine and Sweden are discussing joint work in the field of innovation, as well as the possible transfer of Gripen aircraft to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Kremlin plans to 'turn' Sea of Azov into Russia's inland sea by law
Russians want to 'turn' the Sea of Azov into Russia's inland sea.
Germany hands over new military aid package to Ukraine
The German government has sent another package of military aid to Ukraine, which includes reconnaissance drones, shells, grenade launchers, vehicles and first aid kits.
French philosopher: Israel must realize that HAMAS crimes part of Russia's plans
Bernard-Henri Lévy, a French philosopher and journalist, author of documentaries about the current Russian war against Ukraine, is convinced that the crimes committed by the HAMAS group against Israel were part of Moscow's plans.
Military truck with ammunition rams civilian car in Mariupol - Andriushchenko
In Mariupol, temporarily occupied by the Russian army, a Russian military truck full of ammunition rammed a civilian car.
Power facility damaged in Kharkiv as result of night rocket attacks
In Kharkiv, as a result of nighttime missile strikes, a power company facility in the Shevchenkivskyi district was damaged, leaving 165 subscribers without electricity.
Russian troops shell Kupiansk and drop bombs on two villages
On December 7-8, Russian troops struck villages in the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region with FAB-250 bombs.
Kherson authorities show consequences of Russian shelling
Kherson authorities have shown the consequences of Russia’s recent attacks on the Korabelnyi district.
Ukraine offers long-term cooperation to defense companies - Kamyshin at conference in U.S.
Ukraine is ready to share its engineering experience and offers long-term cooperation to companies working in the field of defense technologies.
Russia’s morning attack on Ukraine: Two killed, seven injured
Following Russia’s missile attack on Ukraine’s territory on the morning of December 8, 2023, two people were killed and seven injured.
Industrial enterprise damaged by missile attack in Dnipropetrovsk region
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, houses and an industrial enterprise were damaged as a result of an enemy missile strike.
Air Defense Forces destroy 14 out of 19 cruise missiles in morning
As of 9:00 a.m., the Air Defense Forces destroyed 14 of 19 Kh-101 / Kh-555 cruise missiles in the Dnipro and Kyiv regions.
Enemy attacks 20 towns, villages in Zaporizhzhia over last day - 82 attacks
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops struck 82 times at 20 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
One person killed and four injured as result of rocket attack on Pavlohrad district
One person was killed as a result of an enemy missile attack on Pavlohrad district, in the Dnipro region.
Rocket attack: shrapnel damages houses in several communities in Kyiv region
As of 8:45 a.m. on Friday, December 8, there is information about damage to private houses in several communities in the Kyiv region as a result of the fall of debris from downed Russian missiles.
Ukrainian troops continue assault operations in two directions, hold defense in others
Defense forces continue assault operations on the Melitopol and Bakhmut directions, while holding the line on the other directions.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 337,220
Russia has already lost about 337,220 troops in Ukraine (+990 over the past day).
One Russian warship combat ready in Black Sea, no missile carriers
One Russian warship is remaining on combat duty in the Black Sea. No Kalibr-type missile carriers were spotted there.
War update: 89 combat engagements occur on front
In the past 24 hours, Russian troops have launched three missile strikes and 57 air strikes, and opened fire with multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) 47 times on Ukrainian positions and settlements.
Seven Shahed drones, six S-300 missiles fired at Ukraine’s territory last night
On the night of December 8, 2023, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine’s territory with the Shahed-type loitering munitions from Russia’s Primorsko-Akhtarsk district and the S-300 guided surface-to-air missiles from Russia’s Belgorod region.