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Russian forces captured five villages near Pokrovsk on December 8. Ukrainian troops withdrew strategically, clearing urban areas, preventing encirclement, and moving to more advantageous positions.

Ukrainian Special Group “Alpha” struck Temryuk port with drones, destroying Maktren-Nafta facilities, tanks, and infrastructure, causing massive fires and disrupting Russian oil and gas operations.

Ukrainian Forces repositioned units near Lysivka and Sukhyi Yar to stronger lines to protect personnel and improve logistics, the 7th Air Assault Corps reported.

Ukrainian Defense Forces moved to stronger positions near Lysivka and Sukhyi Yar to prevent encirclement, straighten the front, and hold lines amid Russian army advances.

Over the past day, Russian attacks hit multiple Ukraine frontline regions, killing nine civilians, injuring dozens, and damaging homes, infrastructure, and public facilities, according to local officials.

Ukrainian Su-27 pilot Yevheniy Ivanov died on December 8 during a combat mission in the eastern front. Circumstances are under investigation; Su-27 performs air and ground strikes.

Russian strike drones hit Okhtyrka on December 8, damaging a nine-story building, hospital, kindergarten, and homes. Seven people were injured, 35 evacuated, restoration and aid ongoing.

Russian forces struck 20 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region with 615 attacks, including airstrikes, artillery, drones, and MLRS, injuring six and damaging homes, vehicles, and infrastructure.

Russia – Ukraine war updates latest from the General Staff of Ukraine as of December 8, 2025.

New photos of the Ukrainian Magura V7 sea unmanned boat have appeared online. Its special feature is the ability to shoot down aerial targets directly from the sea.

Russia publicly rejected claims it supports Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan for Ukraine. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov admitted Moscow has a “negative attitude” toward key parts of the U.S. proposal, confirming there are no agreements or compromises.

Ukraine offers interactive science museums and planetariums where visitors of all ages can explore physics, biology, astronomy, and technology through hands-on exhibits and immersive experiences.