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Saturday, August 8
Life in Ukraine’s last Donbas strongholds as Russia closes in
What is life like for Ukrainians in Donbas as invading Russian forces inch closer? In this report, the Kyiv Independent's Francis Farrell and Olena Zashko travel across Donetsk Oblast to document life in the remaining areas of Ukrainian-controlled Donbas.
Ukraine says it struck 2 oil refineries in Russia
Ukraine's recent strikes have targeted some of the biggest oil refineries in Russia, seeking to further exacerbate the country's fuel crisis.
Ukraine says it struck 12 Russian shadow fleet vessels in Black Sea and Sea of Azov
Since the start of the operation on July 6, Ukrainian drones have struck 218 Russian shadow fleet vessels, including 134 in the Sea of Azov and 84 in the Black Sea, according to the Unmanned Systems Forces.
Another overnight Russian attack on Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast kills 4, including 3-year-old child
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the three people killed in Kyiv Oblast's Brovary district on Aug. 8 were a grandmother, grandfather, and their three-year-old grandson.
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill at least 12, injure 81
The Air Force said Russia launched six Iskander-M ballistic missiles and S-400 surface-to-air missiles overnight. No missiles were shot down.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,456,610 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The figure includes 1,190 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
About Sports
Ukrainian athletes compete internationally across multiple sports, including in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. International sports federations initially banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing under their national flags from most competitions after February 2022. Ukraine’s sports infrastructure has suffered extensive damage from Russian attacks, while many athletes continue training abroad.
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Kyiv has right to seize Russian shadow fleet vessel transporting stolen grain, Swedish court affirms
The "landmark decision" marks the first time a foreign court has ordered the handover of a Russian ship tied to stolen Ukrainian grain.
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