Almost 1,500 explosive items discovered and neutralized on July 8
On July 8, Ukrainian demining units neutralized 1,491 explosive objects, including 11 aerial bombs.
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09 July 2022
20 remote-controlled enemy shells found at entrance to Kharkiv
Ukrainian border guards have discovered 20 remote-controlled artillery shells at the entrance to Kharkiv city.
Three civilians, including a child, hospitalized after Russia’s rocket attack on Kharkiv
Three civilians, including one child, were taken to hospital after Russia’s missile attack on Kharkiv city.
Russian forces attack Sumy region
Russian forces fired missiles at three communities in the Sumy region early on Saturday.
Threat of renewed offensive from Belarus: Naiev inspects Ukraine Army positions in the north
The Commander of the Joint Forces Task Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Serhii Naev, has made a working trip to the Northern Operational Zone, where measures to strengthen Ukrainian defenses are ongoing.
Enemy strikes residential area in Kharkiv
Russian invaders have launched a missile attack on a residential area of Kharkiv.
Shells exploding after Ukrainian strike on enemy ammunition depot in Kherson
Explosions could be heard in Kherson and there are reports of a fire at an enemy ammunition depot in the city.
Russia lost about 37,200 soldiers in Ukraine war – General Staff
The Ukrainian Armed Forces killed about 37,200 Russian soldiers between February 24 and July 9, including 300 in the past day alone.
Russian forces shell Mykolaiv region, damage railways, houses
Russian troops have shelled the Mykolaiv region, damaging two railway stations and houses.
Russia moving reserves forces for offensive – UK intelligence
Russia is moving reserve forces from across the country and assembling them near Ukraine for future offensive operations, equipping infantry units with obsolete equipment taken from long-term storage.
Russia's war in Ukraine affects over 994 children
At least 347 children have been killed and 647 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started in late February.
Enemy attempts to break through from Luhansk Region to Donetsk Region
Russian troops are attempting to advance from Luhansk Region to the first settlements of Donetsk Region.
Russians strike residential areas of Kryvyi Rih with Grad MLRS, casualties reported
In the morning of July 9, 2022, Russian troops opened fire on Kryvyi Rih’s Inhuletskyi District with the Grad multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
Ukraine Army prevents Russian invaders from taking control of Vuhlehirska TPP
As part of offensive operations, Russian invaders were attempting to gain control over the area of Vuhlehirska Thermal Power Plant, but Ukrainian defenders did not allow them to do so.
194 Russian invaders, 42 equipment units destroyed in southern Ukraine
Ukrainian defenders have eliminated 194 Russian invaders and destroyed 42 equipment units in southern Ukraine over the past day.
08 July 2022
HIMARS, ammo: US giving Ukraine another security assistance package worth $400 mln
Joe Biden’s administration is set to send a new security assistance package to Ukraine, bringing the U.S. military and humanitarian aid to a total of over $7 billion since Russia invaded Ukraine the neighboring nation on February 24.
Reznikov on war end scenarios: No Minsk 3, no surrender
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov outlines three basic scenarios for the end of the war in Ukraine.
Five civilians die in intensive care after strikes on Bakhmut and Siversk
Five civilians were killed as a result of enemy strikes on Bakhmut and Siversk on July 7-8. The criminal proceedings were initiated.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces repulse attempted offensives in three eastern directions
In eastern Ukraine, the military repulsed attempted offensives in three directions. In particular, the Armed Forces of Ukraine inflicted powerful fire damage on the enemy's positions in the area of Verkhniokamyanske.
More than million defenders protect Ukraine – Reznikov
To date, up to 700,000 soldiers of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, up to 90,000 members of the National Guard, about 60,000 border guards, and 100,000 officers of the National Police are involved in the activities of the security and defense sector.
Zelensky visits frontline positions in Dnipropetrovsk region, presents awards to military
President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited the frontline positions of the Ukrainian military in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
EU sends personal protective equipment worth EUR 1M to Ukrainian border guards
The European Union handed over personal protective equipment worth EUR 977,000 to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Russians strike Mykolaiv with Smerch MLRS, fire cruise missile at Odesa Region
In the morning of July 8, 2022, Russian troops struck the production infrastructure of Mykolaiv with the Smerch multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
Paratroopers destroy 12 Russian tanks in eastern Ukraine
Over two days, the 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade has destroyed a tank company of Russian occupiers in eastern Ukraine.
Russia continues attempts to seize all of Ukraine, most challenging situation in the east – Zelensky
The Russian Federation is still planning to seize the entire territory of Ukraine and replace its political leadership.
It’s impossible to restore water supply in Mariupol, occupiers admit
The occupying "authorities" of the temporarily captured Mariupol have admitted that the restoration of water supply in the city is currently impossible due to the destruction of water supply system by Russian shelling.
About 80% of housing in Sievierodonetsk destroyed or damaged – Haidai
In Sievierodonetsk, Luhansk region, the Russians steal the property of local residents, plunging the city into a humanitarian disaster.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces hit enemy ammunition depot in Nova Kakhovka
In Kherson region, the consistent destruction of the enemy in the rear is ongoing. Today, the Armed Forces hit an ammunition depot in Nova Kakhovka. Yesterday, a traitor was killed and a depot in Chornobayivka was smashed.
Ukrainian aviation destroys 16 Russian equipment units, dozens of invaders
On July 7, the Air Force of Ukraine struck an ammunition depot, 16 units of equipment, and dozens of invaders.
Russians kill six civilians in Donetsk region
Over the past day, July 7, the Russian invaders killed six civilians and injured 21 more in Donetsk region.