Ukrainian forces continue strikes on Russian targets, including a defense plant in Cheboksary

Ukrainian forces maintained their offensive operations on June 8 and 9, targeting various Russian installations. In Russia's Belgorod region, an ammunition depot and command posts were reportedly struck. Drone operators also hit the "Grushova" oil terminal in Novorossiysk, causing a fire. Separately, the "Progress" defense plant in Cheboksary, over 1000 km from Ukraine, reportedly caught fire after a suspected missile attack; one source suggested it manufactures antennas for "Shahed" drones. Fires were also reported at an oil refinery in Samara and other sites in the Rostov region. Concurrently, Ukrainian drones targeted eight or nine electrical substations, two radar stations, a command post, gas infrastructure, and fuel tanks in occupied Donetsk and Luhansk. Meanwhile, Russia launched 155 attack drones at Ukraine on the night of June 8, with 124 intercepted. Sources: Громадське, Українська правда, Радіо Свобода