Jun 9, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC

Ukrainian forces conducted several strikes against Russian targets on June 8 and 9. In the Belgorod region, ammunition depots and command posts were reportedly hit. Separately, the "Grushova" oil terminal in Novorossiysk, part of the "Sheskharis" complex, was targeted by drone operators on the night of June 8, causing a fire. On the night of June 9, Ukrainian drones also struck eight to 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. Ukrainian air defenses neutralized 124 of these, with approximately 20 impacting 17 locations across northern, southern, and eastern regions.

Sources: Українська правда, Радіо Свобода

The International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended pending an investigation into harassment allegations, a decision his legal team deems unlawful. Meanwhile, Ukraine recently repatriated 186 citizens from Russian captivity, with only one civilian among them. A human rights expert underscored the critical need to prioritize civilian prisoner exchanges, estimating approximately 20,000 civilians remain held.

Separately, allegations persist regarding Rosatom employees' involvement in the occupation of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, following a reported Russian drone attack on a nuclear waste storage facility in the Chornobyl zone on June 7, 2026. In the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian forces conducted 884 attacks on 46 settlements, resulting in two fatalities and 38 injuries.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

Russian forces conducted a drone attack on Zaporizhzhia city on June 8, resulting in two fatalities and 18 injuries, including four children aged five, ten, and thirteen. Regional head Ivan Fedorov confirmed the assault, which affected residential areas and the city center. An FPV drone struck a minibus, causing significant damage and injuring a passenger, with an eyewitness stating the drone "just flew into us." The attack also damaged residential buildings, vehicles, and trading kiosks. This incident followed earlier Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia on June 7, which led to power outages and fires. Separately, Ukrainian forces in the Zaporizhzhia region reported destroying 665 Russian drones between May 31 and June 7.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Громадське, Суспільне Новини

The European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, presented its 21st package of sanctions against Russia on June 9. A central proposal within these measures is an entry ban to the European Union for all Russian military personnel who have served since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Von der Leyen emphasized, "Europe is closed to all who participated in the invasion of Ukraine." The new restrictions also target Russia's energy, financial services, cryptocurrencies, trade, and fishing sectors. Concurrently, Germany announced an additional €300 million contribution to the Czech initiative aimed at supplying ammunition to Ukraine. This funding is expected to procure approximately 50,000 rounds, with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius underscoring the initiative's significance. Sources: Forbes Ukraine, Громадське, Радіо Свобода

Between June 7 and 14, Russian forces maintained offensive operations across Ukraine, leading to civilian harm and damage to infrastructure. On June 7, reports emerged of explosions in Russian-occupied Crimea, with fires reportedly affecting oil depots near Kerch and Feodosia. Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed its air defenses intercepted drones over the peninsula. The subsequent day, a drone strike in Konotop, Sumy region, hit a five-story residential building, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. In Kherson, shelling in the Korabelny district wounded a 14-year-old boy, while a separate drone incident damaged balconies of a multi-story building in the Central district. Throughout the week, the Sumy region also faced remote road mining, attacks on civilian transport, and interruptions to essential services like electricity and water. Sources: Suspilne Novyny