Shells for Ukraine: more countries may join Czech initiative
The Czech Republic continues to receive requests from various countries seeking to join the initiative to procure ammunition for Ukraine.
War
DPRK sends balloons to South Korea again
On 8 June, the DPRK again sent balloons, probably containing garbage, to South Korea.
Ukrainian Defense Ministry introducing direct contracting with global arms manufacturers
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry is introducing direct contracting with global arms manufacturers.
Kostin: 90% of Ukrainian POWs subjected to physical and moral torture
Ninety percent of Ukrainian prisoners of war are subjected to physical and moral torture, as evidenced by the screening of those who returned from Russian captivity.
ISW analyzes Putin's 'theory of victory' in war against Ukraine
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin articulated a theory of victory in Ukraine that assumes that Russian forces will be able to continue gradual creeping advances indefinitely, prevent Ukraine from conducting successful operationally significant counteroffensive operations, and win a war of attrition against Ukrainian forces.
08 June 2024
Strike on Khotimlya in Kharkiv region: one killed, two wounded
In the village of Khotimlya, Kharkiv region, a man was killed and two women were injured as a result of shelling.
There have been 67 combat engagements in frontline, most of them in Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors
Since the beginning of the day, 67 combat engagements have taken place on the frontline, more than half of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors.
Russian drone with explosives attacks ambulance in Kherson region, driver injured
In the Kherson region, a Russian drone dropped explosives on an ambulance that was in a hurry to respond to a call.
Czech Republic plans to train 4,000 Ukrainian military this year
This year, the Czech Republic could train 4,000 Ukrainian soldiers on its territory.
Zelensky: Russians failed to implement "Kharkiv operation", direction will be further strengthened
President Volodymyr Zelensky called it a very significant result that the Russian army failed to implement its "Kharkiv operation».
Ukrainian forces attack invaders on southern axis with HIMARS
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces showed how they fired HIMARS rockets at the position of Russian invaders on the southern front.
Ukraine buys second air defense system from France
The French technology group Thales has announced the purchase by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry of a second air defense system after the first such system was delivered in 2023.
Russian army attacks village in Chernihiv region, damaging houses, agricultural machinery
The Russian army has shelled the center of a border village in Ukraine's northern Chernihiv region, damaging residential buildings and agricultural machinery.
One killed, one injured in enemy shelling of Khotimlia in Kharkiv region
Russian forces have shelled the village of Khotimlia in the Staryi Saltiv territorial community, Kharkiv region, killing one person and injuring another.
More than 75,000 war crimes of Russian Federation relate to shelling of civilian infrastructure - Prosecutor General's Office
Russia's shelling of Ukraine's civilian infrastructure is the most widespread war crime, with more than 75,000 such proceedings registered.
Russians strike at Khotimlya village in Kharkiv region, wounded
The Russian military dropped a bomb on the village of Khotimlya in the Kharkiv region, two people were wounded.
Russians have reduced their activity in Kharkiv region, but continue to regroup - Syniehubov
In Kharkiv region, Russians have reduced their activity, but continue to regroup and make attempts to move deeper into the region.
Woman injured during shelling in Poltava region dies in hospital
On Saturday, 8 June, a woman who was injured in the shelling of Poltava region the day before died in hospital.
Woman killed in Russian artillery shelling of Mylove community in Kherson region
Russian invading forces have attacked the Mylove community in Ukraine's southern Kherson region, killing a woman.
War update: 101 combat clashes on battlefield in past day
As many as 101 combat engagements were recorded on the front lines in Ukraine on Friday, June 7.
Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office, The Reckoning Project to cooperate in gathering evidence of Russian war crimes
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin and Executive Director of The Reckoning Project Janine di Giovanni have signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation.
Ukrainian forces repel three enemy attacks on southern front
Ukraine's defense forces have repelled three Russian attacks on the southern axis, including two in the Orikhiv area and one near Krynky.
Invaders shelled border of Sumy region 12 times, mostly with artillery from across border from Russia
In Sumy region, Russians fired 12 times at the border areas, mostly from artillery from across the border with Russia.
Russians wound two civilians in Donetsk region yesterday
Russian invaders injured two people in Donetsk region yesterday.
Civilian killed as invaders attack Nikopol district with kamikaze drones and artillery
Overnight into Saturday, June 8, Russian forces shelled the Nikopol district with kamikaze drones and artillery, killing a man.
Enemy launches 290 strikes on eight settlements in Zaporizhzhia region in past day
Russian invaders launched 290 strikes on eight settlements in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on Friday, June 7.
Ukrainian forces shoot down Russian Kh-59 missile, nine Shahed drones overnight
The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down a Russian Kh-59 guided air missile and nine Shahed attack drones on the night of June 7 to 8.
Russian war losses in Ukraine rise to 517,290
Russia's overall combat losses in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and June 8, 2024 amounted to about 517,290, including 1,210 soldiers killed or wounded in action in the past 24 hours.
Macron on Mirage warplanes for Ukraine: Immediate training of pilots is a priority
French President Emmanuel Macron has declined to name the exact number of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to be sent to Ukraine for reasons of efficiency.