Russian forces strike Sloviansk, continue assaults in Lyman sector

Russian forces conducted an aerial strike on Sloviansk in the Donetsk region on June 8, deploying three aerial bombs. The attack resulted in at least seven injuries, including a 17-year-old, and caused damage to an admin
Russian forces conducted an aerial strike on Sloviansk in the Donetsk region on June 8, deploying three aerial bombs. The attack resulted in at least seven injuries, including a 17-year-old, and caused damage to an administrative building, a medical facility, and multiple residential structures. Concurrently, in the Lyman sector, Russian troops continue daily small group assaults, utilizing infiltration tactics and a high volume of drones, including "Zala" reconnaissance and "Molniya" attack drones, as observed near Dobropillia. These efforts aim to exhaust Ukrainian defenses and concentrate on Drobysheve to reach Sviatohirsk, thereby severing logistical routes to Sloviansk. Sources: Suspilne Novyny, Українська правда
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Earlier coverage
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- Jun 8, 2026, 04:00 PM UTCRussian forces intensify assaults and strike Sloviansk
- Jun 8, 2026, 03:30 PM UTCRussian forces strike Sloviansk, continue assaults in Lyman sector
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- Jun 8, 2026, 12:30 PM UTCAerial strike injures seven in Sloviansk as frontline activity continues
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