Ukraine reports drone interceptions, strikes on Russian targets, and a car explosion near Moscow

Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 124 of 155 Russian drones on June 8. Ukrainian forces also struck the "Grushova" oil terminal in Novorossiysk and destroyed a Russian deployment site in Shchastia. A car explosion near Moscow killed its driver.
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 124 out of 155 Russian drones launched overnight on June 8, with 20 striking targets across various regions. Ukrainian forces confirmed a strike on the "Grushova" oil terminal in Novorossiysk, Russia, on June 8, causing a fire at the "Sheskharis" complex. Earlier, on June 7, a temporary Russian deployment site in Shchastia, Luhansk, was destroyed. Separately, a car explosion in Balashikha, near Moscow, resulted in the driver's death, with Russian investigators suspecting an explosive device.
Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда, Суспільне Новини, Громадське
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
- Громадське — Недалеко від місця вбивства генерала Москалика. Під Москвою у кварталі для військових підірвали автівку, водій загинув
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