Section: Main news
Netherlands will provide Ukraine with parts and equipment for the repair of energy infrastructure
The Dutch government noted on December 8, 2022, that it would provide Ukraine with transformers, switching components and cables for the repair of important energy infrastructure, damaged by Russian missile strikes. Source: The Dutch government “The Netherlands will support Ukraine this winter with materials to repair important energy...
Russian troops have mined more than 170,000 square kilometers in Ukraine
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during his evening address on December 8, 2022, that mine terror of Russian troops is as cruel as a missile. Russians deliberately leave death traps to kill as many Ukrainians as possible. Source: The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy “Terrorists [Russian troops – ed.] are...
Russian troops shelled 68 times the Kherson region, 8 civilians were injured
The Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kyrylo Tymoshenko reported that Russian soldiers shelled the Kherson region in the south of Ukraine 68 times with mortars, artillery, tanks and anti-tank missiles on December 8, 2022. Source: The Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Yaroslav Yanushevych,...
Japan will provide Ukraine with $4.5M worth of demining equipment
The Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Denys Monastyrskyy met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Ukraine Matsuda Kuninori on December 8, 2022. Denys Monastyrskyy thanked Japan for the project of international technical assistance to the State Emergency Service and communities of the Kyiv region of Ukraine worth...
EU decided not to recognize documents issued by Russia in the occupied territories of Ukraine
The European Council approved the decision on December 8, 2022, not to recognize Russian documents issued in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and Georgia. Source: The European Council “Today, the Council adopted a decision on the non-acceptance of Russian travel documents issued in Ukraine and Georgia. This decision is a...
General Staff operational report December 8, 2022 on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The 288th day of the Russia-Ukraine War: official operational information by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on 08.12.2022. During the day, the Russian army launched 2 rocket and 3 air strikes, as well as launched more than 20 MLRS attacks on the positions of Ukrainian troops and populated areas along the contact line. Objects of...
Japan will provide Ukraine with 121 generators in mid-December
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine noted on December 8, 2022, that Japan would provide Ukraine with part of the 242 generators in mid-December 2022, and would also prepare the supply of transformers, switches, disconnectors and other equipment. Source: The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine “The parties [Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman...
Red Cross got access to Ukrainian prisoners of war
The Red Cross noted on December 8, 2022, that it visited Ukrainian prisoners of war held by Russia last week, and the next visit is planned for this week. The President of the Red Cross Mirjana Spoljaric also arrived in Ukraine. Source: The press service of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the President of the Red Cross Mirjana...
Russian troops placed multiple launch rocket systems at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
State Enterprise National Nuclear Energy Generating Company of Ukraine “Energoatom” noted on December 8, 2022, that Russian troops, who occupied the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in the south of Ukraine brought several “Grad” multiple launch rocket systems there, which could mean the provocations. Source: State...
EU introduced the 9th package of sanctions against Russia: details
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen noted on December 7, 2022, that the European Union implemented the 9th package of sanctions against Russia, as it “continues to bring death and devastation to Ukraine”. Source: The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen “This list covers key figures...