Ukraine reports drone interceptions, strikes on Russian targets
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 124 of 155 Russian drones on June 8, with 20 impacting locations. Ukrainian forces also claimed strikes on an oil terminal in Novorossiysk and a Russian military position in Shchastia.
Ukrainian air defenses reported intercepting 124 out of 155 Russian drones launched during the night of June 8, with approximately 20 impacting various locations across the country. Concurrently, Ukrainian forces claimed responsibility for a strike on the "Grushova" oil terminal in Novorossiysk, Russia, on the same night, reportedly causing a fire at the "Sheskharis" complex. Separately, Ukrainian forces also stated they destroyed a temporary Russian military position in Shchastia, Luhansk, on June 7, located 100 kilometers from the front line.
Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда, Суспільне Новини
How outlets assessed this
- Радіо Свобода Skeptical Raises concerns about a potential Ukrainian withdrawal from Kostiantynivka and quotes an expert predicting its loss.
- Громадське Neutral Reports ongoing urban combat in Kostiantynivka and its 'semi-encirclement' by Russian forces.
Sources
- Суспільне Новини — У Щасті на Луганщині за 100 км від ЛБЗ українські війська знищили тимчасовий пункт дислокації окупантів — командувач СБС
- Українська правда — РФ атакувала 155 дронами: ППО знешкодила 124 БпЛА, є влучання
- Радіо Свобода — Повітряні сили ЗСУ заявляють, що знешкодили 124 зі 155 російських дронів
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