Ukrainian forces shoot down 70 enemy drones, another 74 lost from tracking
The Defense Forces of Ukraine have shot down 70 Russian drones. Another 74 UAVs have been lost from tracking.
War
Enemy shells six communities in Sumy region, damaging houses
On the night and morning of February 9, Russian troops fired 10 times at the border area of the Sumy region, damaging houses.
War update: 133 combat clashes in past day, most attacks in Pokrovsk sector
On February 8, 133 combat engagements between the Defence Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded at the frontline, with Ukrainian troops successfully repelling 54 enemy attacks in the Pokrovsk sector.
Invaders injured five civilians in Donetsk region in past day
On February 8, the Russian army wounded five civilians in the Donetsk region.
Russia keeps one missile carrier in Black Sea
As of 06:00 on February 9, there was one Russian Kalibr cruise missile carrier in the Black Sea with a total volley of up to four missiles.
Russia loses another 1,460 soldiers in Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to February 9, 2025, amounted to about 849,320 people, including 1,460 people over the previous day.
Russians shell Zaporizhzhia region 342 times in 24 hours, four wounded
Over the last day, the occupants struck 342 times at 11 localities in Zaporizhzhia region. Two adults and two children were wounded as a result of an enemy attack on Huliaypole.
Border guards strike Russian positions, hideouts with drones in Kharkiv region
Aerial reconnaissance men of the Kharkiv Border Guard Detachment of the State Border Guard Service used Baba Yaga drones to hit three positions and two Russian hideouts in the Kharkiv region.
Kremlin attempts to conceal negative impact of war in Ukraine on Russia's economy – ISW
The Kremlin continues to conduct an information campaign directed toward both domestic and international audiences that aims to conceal the extent to which Russia's war against Ukraine has negatively affected Russia's economy.
08 February 2025
Russian strike on Poltava: Injured man dies in hospital, death toll rises to 15
A man who had been in a coma for a week after being injured in a Russian strike on Poltava on February 1 died in hospital.
Umerov, NATO Military Committee Chairman identify priorities of military assistance for Ukraine
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone have analyzed the dynamics of military assistance for Ukraine and identified key priorities.
Over 500 households in Sumy region left without gas supply after Russian air strikes
In the Sumy region, 539 households in five settlements were left without gas supply as a result of Russian strikes with guided aerial bombs (KABs).
Zelensky, NATO Military Committee Chairman visit defense industry enterprise
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and the NATO Military Committee Chairman, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visited a defense industry enterprise to review the capacities and characteristics of Ukrainian long-range weapons.
Navy shows destruction of Russian boat attempting to cross Dnipro
The Navy showed how the soldiers of the 126th separate territorial defense brigade of Odesa destroyed a boat with Russians who were trying to force the Dnipro River.
CinC Syrskyi discusses troop management reform with NATO Military Committee Chairman
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, met with the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, during his first visit to Ukraine to discuss the reform of the command and control system in the combat zone.
Enemy drone hits production facility in Sumy region
On the evening of February 8, a Russian drone hit a civilian production facility in Sumy region, with no information about victims.
Russians attack Nikopol district 20 times in day, wounding woman
During the day, Russians attacked Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region 20 times, using heavy artillery and kamikaze drones. A woman was injured, and buildings and cars were damaged.
Enemy attacks frontline communities in Zaporizhzhia region with bombs
An air alert has been declared in Zaporizhzhia region. The Russian invaders are launching guided aerial bombs at the frontline communities.
Soldiers of 28th Brigade demonstrate destruction of Russian Su-25
Soldiers of the 28th separate mechanized brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign may have damaged an enemy helicopter while destroying a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft.
Woman injured in village near Kherson as result of shelling
A 55-year-old woman was injured in the village of Blahovishchenske of the Kherson community as a result of Russian shelling.
Zelensky: Russia increasing army by over 100,000 soldiers preparing for continued war
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is not preparing for negotiations but rather for a prolonged war.
Battlefield update: 60 clashes since morning, fighting ongoing in four sectors
Since the beginning of the day, 60 combat engagements have taken place along the front line, with intense fighting continuing in four sectors, primarily in Pokrovsk and Kursk.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Su-25 on Toretsk front
On the Toretsk front in Donetsk region, soldiers of the 28th Brigade destroyed Russia’s Su-25 fighter jet.
Zelensky: freezing war to enable Russia to use Ukraine’s minerals for new offensive
A ceasefire without the de-occupation of seized territories would enable Russia to earn trillions of dollars from Ukraine’s natural resources and use these funds to strengthen its military and launch further attacks.
AFU conduct counteroffensive in Kursk region – Zelensky
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) conducted a counteroffensive in Russia’s Kursk region and advanced 2.5 kilometers.
Russians hit Huliaipole with glide bombs, two children among injured
Russian forces attacked Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region with guided aerial bombs, injuring a family with two children.
Unmanned systems forces destroy Russian Solntsepyok system
Operators from the 412th Separate Unmanned Systems Battalion "Nemesis" destroyed a Russian TOS Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower system.
Debris from downed Russian drone falls in one of Kyiv’s districts
In Kyiv, debris from a downed Russian drone fell in the Darnytskyi district, causing damage.
Two injured as Russian forces attack Huliaipole
Russian troops launched at least six attacks on the frontline town of Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region.