SBU destroyed over 2,000 Russian tanks since start of invasion
Since the beginning of the invasion, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have destroyed 2,100 Russian tanks.
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Partisans record movement of military equipment from Leningrad region to front in Ukraine
Agents of the ATESH resistance movement recorded a convoy of military equipment near the village of Kirilovskoye in the Leningrad region of the Russian Federation.
Russian drone targets firefighters in Kramatorsk, damages fire truck
Russian forces targeted Ukrainian emergency responders in Kramatorsk with a drone strike, damaging a fire truck. The attack occurred while firefighters were extinguishing a blaze in a residential building.
ISW says Russia cannot maintain Shahed drone production pace without Chinese components
Russia continues to increase production of long-range drones, partly thanks to support from the People's Republic of China.
Bilozerka shows aftermath of Russian shelling
On the night of September 8, Russian forces shelled the settlement of Bilozerka in the Kherson region, damaging a residential building.
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Two children injured in ammunition explosion in Kharkiv region
In the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region, two boys born in 2013 were injured as a result of an explosion of ammunition, presumably a grenade.
Civilian killed in Zaporizhzhia by enemy drone strike
The Russian army attacked the Vasylivskyi district with a drone. A woman was killed.
Three injured in Sumy region by Russian strikes in one day, including two rescuers
Three people were injured in the Sumy region during the day as a result of Russian aggression, two of them were rescuers.
Zelensky holds Staff meeting on strengthening air defense: Russians concentrate strikes on energy sector
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a Staff meeting on strengthening the air defense of Ukraine's critical infrastructure.
SSU detains Russian agent who manufactured explosive devices for terrorist attacks in Odesa
Counterintelligence of the Security Service of Ukraine has detained a Russian agent who was manufacturing explosive devices for terrorist attacks in Odesa.
Russian troops attack two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, causing casualties
The Russian army struck the Nikopol and Kryvyi Rih districts of Dnipropetrovsk region during the day, causing damage and injuring two people.
Russians launch air strike on village in Sumy region, causing damage
Russian invaders launched a drone strike on the village of Ulianivka in the Mykolaiv community in the Sumy region, damaging buildings.
Budanov visits wounded reconnaissance soldiers
On the eve of Military Intelligence Day, celebrated on September 7, the Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, visited one of the medical facilities where wounded reconnaissance soldiers are being treated.
Occupiers increase pressure on Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration
Russian occupation forces are increasing pressure on the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration, with up to 56 combat engagements occurring on some days.
In Kryvyi Rih district, Russians attack rescuers extinguishing fire
In the Kryvyi Rih district of Dnipropetrovsk region, Russians deliberately attacked rescuers while they were extinguishing a fire.
Europe shares red lines with Ukraine on deal with Russia – German analyst
European leaders must calmly yet firmly articulate to U.S. President Donald Trump their expectations of a peace agreement with Russia, as well as the red lines that they share with Ukraine.
77 battles on frontline, Pokrovsk sector remains most intense.
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 77 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders. Fighting continues on six sector fronts, with the enemy remaining most active in Pokrovsk.
UN notes increase in number of people evacuated from frontline areas in Ukraine
The UN Refugee Agency is recording an increase in the number of people evacuated or displaced from frontline areas in Ukraine since mid-2024.
MID attacks military unit in Russia whose soldiers committed war crimes in Kyiv region
On September 8, an explosion occurred near military unit 6912 in Khabarovsk, Russia, whose soldiers were directly involved in the aggression against Ukraine.
Melania Trump to not attend Fifth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen
First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, received an invitation from Olena Zelenska to the Fifth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen, but will not be present at the event. The meeting of the First Ladies of the United States and Ukraine will take place in New York at the end of September.
Three dead, 11 injured: Emergency rescue operations completed in Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi district
Emergency rescue operations have concluded in Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi district following a Russian strike.
HUR Cyber Corps blocks fuel cards in Russia, disrupts dozens of online platforms - source
Ukraine’s Cyber Corps, part of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR), blocked fuel cards in Russia and launched cyberattacks on dozens of online resources.
Russian army shells Kramatorsk, injuring woman and man
Russian forces shelled the city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region, injuring two civilians—a woman and a man.
At least 92 Americans killed in combat in Ukraine — NYT
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, at least 92 U.S. citizens have died fighting for Ukraine.
Elderly man and child injured in Russian shelling of Kupiansk
Over the past day, Russian strikes on Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region injured a 74-year-old man and a six-year-old child.
Russian forces kill four, injure ten civilians in Donetsk region over past day
On September 7, Russian troops killed four civilians and injured ten others in the Donetsk region.
Shostka left without power after Russian strikes on critical infrastructure
Russian strikes on critical infrastructure in the Sumy region have left the city of Shostka and the surrounding district without electricity. Power engineers are working to restore supply.
Eight settlements in Kyiv region were left without gas after night attack by Russian Federation
In the Obukhiv district of the Kyiv region, eight settlements were left without gas supply as a result of a nighttime Russian attack, and emergency work on the gas network is ongoing.
CinC Syrskyi: Deep Strike weapons hit 60 targets in Russia during August
During August, Ukrainian Deep Strike weapons struck 60 targets on Russian territory.