Volodymyr Maksymiv, Commander, Independent Battalion, Territorial Defense Forces, AFU
You have no intention to die when going to kill the enemy
War
One killed, five injured in Russian attacks on Donetsk region in past day
Russian invaders killed one resident of the Donetsk region and injured five others on Friday, November 8.
Russia keeps missile carrier in Black Sea
Russia keeps one warship armed with Kalibr cruise missiles in the Black Sea.
Russia's casualty toll in Ukraine war up by 1,660 in past day
Russia suffered about 707,540 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and November 9, 2024, including 1,660 soldiers killed or wounded in action in the past 24 hours.
Russians shell 14 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region in past day
Russian forces launched 417 strikes on 14 towns and villages in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on Friday, November 8.
Ukrainian border guards hit enemy EW system, observation point on Zaporizhzhia axis
Fighters with Ukraine's State Border Guard Service have used FPV drones to hit an electronic warfare system and an observation point of the Russian invaders on the Zaporizhzhia axis.
Ukrainian drones destroy two enemy Solntsepyok rocket launchers on eastern front
On the eastern front, the Achilles Unmanned Strike Aviation Systems Battalion of the 92nd Assault Brigade has hit two TOS-1A Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower systems.
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NATO condemns decisions by Russia, North Korea to expand war against Ukraine
The North Atlantic Council strongly condemns the decisions by the leaders of the Russian Federation and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to dangerously expand Russia's unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine.
Five injured as Russian army strikes Krasnopillia community in Sumy region
Russian forces launched an airstrike on the Krasnopillia community in the Sumy region, injuring five civilians.
Woman injured as Russians shell Bilozerka in Kherson region
The Russian army this evening shelled Bilozerka, Kherson region, wounding a 64-year-old woman who suffered a blast injury and concussion.
Zelensky: We are working to strengthen positions on Kurakhove and Pokrovsk axes
Kurakhove and Pokrovsk are currently the most difficult sectors on the front.
U.S. lifts ban on contractors fixing U.S.-supplied weapons in Ukraine - Reuters
President Joe Biden's administration has decided to allow U.S. defense contractors to work in Ukraine to maintain and repair Pentagon-provided weaponry.
Russians fire ballistic missiles at critical infrastructure in Sumy community
Russians fired ballistic missiles at the critical infrastructure of the Sumy community.
Russian drone attack kills man in Beryslav
In the Kherson region, Russians attacked the town of Beryslav with a drone, killing a man.
War update: 114 combat clashes along front lines, fighting continues on six fronts
Since the beginning of the day, 114 combat clashes have occurred on the frontline, with fighting still ongoing in six sectors of the front. Russian attacks are the most intense in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors.
25 injured as rescue operations conclude in Kharkiv following Russian airstrike
Emergency rescue operations have been completed in Kharkiv following a devastating Russian airstrike using guided bombs.
Ukrainian recruits undergoing tactical training in UK – General Staff report
Ukrainian recruits are currently undergoing tactical field training in the United Kingdom under the guidance of international instructors.
Western components found in Russia's latest Okhotnik drone – Ukrainian intel
Western-made components were discovered in a Russian S-70 Okhotnik (Hunter) drone that was shot down on October 5 near Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region.
Ukraine returns 563 fallen defenders' bodies
Ukraine has repatriated the bodies of 563 fallen defenders as a result of repatriation efforts.
Center for Countering Disinformation: Enemy stockpiling missiles for further attacks
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, has called on Ukrainians not to trust Russian propagandists and stated that Russia is stockpiling missiles at airfields, and their current number allows the enemy to carry out another attack.
EU extends mandate of military training mission for Ukraine for two years
The Council of the EU extended the mandate of the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) for a further two years and allocated additional funds to ensure its activities.
Death toll from Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia rises to ten
The number of people killed in Russia's November 7 airstrike on Zaporizhzhia has increased to ten.
School and kindergarten damaged in overnight shelling of Odesa
A building of a city school and a kindergarten were damaged in Russia’s drone attack in Odesa on the night of November 8.
Death toll from Russia’s attack on Zaporizhzhia rises to nine, 42 wounded
The death toll from Russia’s attack on Zaporizhzhia on November 7 has risen to nine, with 42 wounded. The city has declared a day of mourning today.
Ukraine to receive Estonian air defense missiles for testing
Ukraine will receive air defense missiles from the Estonian defense company Frankenburg Technology for testing. The first samples will arrive by the end of 2024.
All evening and night, terrorists attacked our cities: Zelensky shows aftermath of Russian strikes
President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the defenders of the sky who are doing everything possible to protect people from Russian terror.
Ukrainian air defenses shoot down four Kh-59/69 missiles, 62 drones
As of 09:00, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have intercepted and destroyed 4 Kh-59/69 guided missiles and 62 drones launched by Russia against Ukraine since Thursday evening.
Russian drone attack on Odesa region: One killed, nine injured
Six people were hospitalized as a result of Russia’s drone attack on the Odesa region on the night of November 8.
Two killed, six injured in Russian shelling of Donetsk region in past day
On November 7, Russian invaders killed two residents and injured six more in the Donetsk region.