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    Ukrainian strike destroys Russian Iskander missile system, claims lives of eight soldiers

    Russian news outlet Astra has reported that Ukraine successfully destroyed a Russian Iskander missile system in the Bryansk region, resulting in the deaths of eight Russian soldiers. Citing informed sources, Astra disclosed that the Ukrainian forces …

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    Oil depot in Engels ablaze for third day after Ukrainian drone attack

    An oil depot in Engels, Saratov Oblast, Russia, has been ablaze for three days straight after an attack by Ukrainian forces during the night of June 6, according to Russian outlet Astra. The fire continues to rage at the Kristall oil depot, which is …

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    Russian forces advance in Northern Sumy region: capture village of Lokhnya amidst intense clashes

    June 8 marked a significant shift in the northern Sumy region as Russian troops took control of Lokhnya, a locality north of Yunakivka, reports DeepState.

    The area marked as the "red" zone on the regional map has now surpassed 189 square kilometers. …

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    Exchange of fallen soldiers' bodies expected next week, official says

    Exchange of fallen soldiers' bodies expected next week, official says

    The exchange of the bodies of deceased soldiers, agreed upon during Ukraine-Russia negotiations in Istanbul on June 2, is scheduled for next week, Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief (HUR), said on June 8.

    "The start of …

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    Massive fire erupts at Hydromash plant in Russian-occupied Melitopol

    A massive fire broke out on June 8 at the Hydromash  plant in the occupied city of Melitopol, which Russian forces have repurposed as a repair base, report local Telegram channels, publishing footage of the blaze.

    Eyewitnesses report that flames are …

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    When your hallway becomes a bomb shelter

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    Tim here. Given the news of impending Russian attacks, I’ll be sleeping in my hallway tonight, as I expect many members of our team will.

    This is Myroslava's last story before going on maternity leave. In the coming months, she will …

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Elon Musk's father to attend pro-Kremlin event in Russia hosted by far-right ideologue

Elon Musk's father to attend pro-Kremlin event in Russia hosted by far-right ideologue

Errol Musk, the father of U.S. billionaire Elon Musk, has arrived in Moscow to attend the Forum of the Future 2050, a pro-Kremlin event scheduled for June 9-10,  the Russian newspaper Kommersant reported on June 8.

The report comes amid a …

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US expects Russia's retaliation for Operation Spiderweb to continue soon

US expects Russia's retaliation for Operation Spiderweb to continue soon

The U.S. believes Russia has not yet fully responded to Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb and may soon launch another large-scale, multi-pronged strike following the massive June 6 attack, Reuters reported on June 8, citing unnamed U.S. officials. …

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12 killed, 65 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

12 killed, 65 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

At least 12 civilians were killed and 65 others injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past 24 hours, regional officials reported on June 8.

According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russian forces launched 49 drones overnight, including …

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Russia captures village of Loknia in Sumy Oblast, monitoring group says

Russia captures village of Loknia in Sumy Oblast, monitoring group says

Russian forces have occupied the village of Loknia in Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast, the open-source battlefield monitoring group DeepState reported on June 8.

Located roughly 30 kilometers (some 18 miles) north of the city of Sumy, Loknia lies near the …

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Ukrainian drone attacks force airport shutdowns near Moscow, mayor says

Ukrainian drone attacks force airport shutdowns near Moscow, mayor says

Moscow’s two major airports temporarily suspended operations early on June 8 due to a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes targeting the Russian capital and its surrounding regions, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported on Telegram.

According to …

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General Staff: Russia has lost 996,150 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

General Staff: Russia has lost 996,150 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 996,150 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on June 8.

The number includes 1,120 casualties that Russian forces suffered just …

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Finnish PM criticizes reported attempts by Trump to weaken Russia sanctions bill

Finnish PM criticizes reported attempts by Trump to weaken Russia sanctions bill

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on June 7 criticized a weakened Russia sanctions bill amid reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring the Senate to weaken the legislation.

“We need to force (Russian President Vladimir) Putin to …

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Russian agents who allegedly targeted Dnipro prosecutor with car bomb detained

Russian agents who allegedly targeted Dnipro prosecutor with car bomb detained

Two Russian agents were arrested by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) on June 7 after allegedly planting a car bomb targeting a Dnipro prosecutor on June 6.

“As the investigation established, the enemy agents turned out to be two men whom the …

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Kyiv Pride drone charity event takes place, faces counterprotest

Kyiv Pride drone charity event takes place, faces counterprotest

A charity event for Kyiv Pride took place on June 7 outside the Foreign Ministry and was met with nearby counterprotests.

The event collected donations, with proceeds going toward FPV drones for Ukraine’s Armed Forces provided by the Serhiy …

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Chemical plant in Russia's Tula Oblast reportedly hit 2nd time in drone attack

Chemical plant in Russia's Tula Oblast reportedly hit 2nd time in drone attack

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.

The Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk caught fire after it was reportedly targeted a second time in a drone attack overnight on June 8, independent news channel Astra reported.

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There are things you can't talk about: a Canadian volunteer on the horrors of war in Ukraine #shorts

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'I am against Ukraine's entry into the European Union,' Polish president-elect Nawrocki says

'I am against Ukraine's entry into the European Union,' Polish president-elect Nawrocki says

“At the moment, I am against Ukraine’s entry into the European Union,” Polish President-elect Karol Nawrocki told Hungarian outlet Mandiner in an interview released on June 7.

“On the one hand, we must support Ukraine in its …

Preparing for the talks in Istanbul: Kyiv is pressing, Moscow does not want peace #shorts

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Wounded by a Mine, but Never Left Ukraine: The story of a military medic from Canada | Brave Hearts

They want to destroy us! Zelenskyy on the strike on Kharkiv #shorts

A truly terrible night! Eyewitnesses about the strike on Kyiv #shorts

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Zelensky urges US to act on Ukraine’s request to buy air defenses after deadly Kharkiv bombing

Zelensky urges US to act on Ukraine’s request to buy air defenses after deadly Kharkiv bombing

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 7 that Russian forces continued to brutally bomb Kharkiv, targeting the city “throughout the day” with both drones and guided aerial bombs. Two people were killed and at least 18 injured following …

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Russia is a total loser: Destroying bombers and preparing sanctions | Wrap-up Weekly

Terrorismo horrível! A Rússia lançou um ataque em larga escala contra civis em Kharkiv #shorts