Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with Rob Jetten, laid flowers at the Wall of Remembrance for fallen defenders. The leaders honored the heroes who gave their lives for the state.
The Center for Strategic Communications told about prominent Ukrainian women. The stories of Olha Besarab, Kateryna Zarytska, and other figures have been published.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the detention of the Caffa vessel, which was on the Russian Federation's register and under Ukrainian sanctions. He added that sanctions work when they are strictly enforced.
On the morning of March 8, an enemy UAV struck a train in the Sumy district. The occupiers also attacked Sumy's infrastructure and damaged a trolleybus line.
The enemy used 1,750 drones and 1,530 aerial bombs against civilian infrastructure. Zelenskyy called for strengthening air defense and sanctions against the aggressor.
Servicemen of the 1st corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov" received state awards on the anniversary of the unit's creation. The fighters stopped the enemy's breakthrough 20 km deep.
The President congratulated women on March 8 and noted their resilience on the front lines and in the rear. He thanked them for their leadership and for raising children in difficult conditions.
In the village of Velyka Babka, an enemy UAV hit a residential building, injuring three people. Rescuers were not harmed, but their special equipment was completely destroyed.
Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 98 enemy drones in various regions. Two Iskander-M missiles and 19 drones were recorded hitting 11 locations.
More than 75,000 women serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Commander-in-Chief noted the heroism of the female defenders and the awarding of state honors to 1,705 women.
121 combat engagements were recorded during the day, the enemy used almost 10,000 kamikaze drones. The Defense Forces hit 11 areas of concentration of Russian manpower.
The General Staff updated data on enemy losses: 930 occupiers and 2558 UAVs were eliminated in a day. The total number of destroyed tanks reached 11,742 units.
The occupiers increased the share of ballistic missiles in their salvos to 50 percent. ISW attributes this to the depletion of interceptor stockpiles in Ukraine due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Agents of the ATESH movement destroyed an electric locomotive in the Bryansk depot despite increased security and cameras. This railway hub provides logistics for Russian troops at the front.
The Russian command has redeployed elite units from the Pokrovsk direction due to the successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Russia has previously used the redeployment of elements of the 76th Airborne Division to respond to critical situations on the front.
Russian propaganda is spreading fake news about Ukrainian air defense being responsible for the deaths of civilians in Kharkiv. The CPD emphasizes that only the aggressor country is responsible for the 11 victims.
Due to infrastructure damage, trains to Warsaw, Kholm, and Odesa are delayed. Repair work has been completed, but train schedules remain changed.
Ukrainian soldiers thwarted an attempt to mine the territory in the Kupyansk direction. The enemy group was destroyed in a firefight with the support of bombers.
The enemy struck firefighters in the Samarivskyi district while they were eliminating the consequences of the attack. One fire truck was destroyed, and no personnel were injured.
President Zelenskyy discussed with Mohammed bin Salman protection against Iranian drones. Ukraine is ready to share its experience in combating Shahed attacks.
113 combat engagements were recorded at the front, with the enemy launching most attacks in the Pokrovsk direction. The occupiers used thousands of drones and hundreds of guided aerial bombs.
Two armored vehicles carrying $40 million, €35 million, and 9 kg of gold were illegally detained in Hungary. Oschadbank is preparing lawsuits and an international audit.
The President reported no progress on the 20th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation. The financial aid package of 90 billion euros remains blocked.
Alexander Stubb stated that military cooperation between Russia and Iran could become more complicated. The conflict in the Middle East could create conditions for diplomacy in Ukraine.
Russia provides Iran with intelligence for strikes on Americans and components for drones. The President called for joint defense of Ukraine and the Middle East.
Two men were killed in Bilyi Kolodiaz, Kharkiv region, due to a UAV strike. In Riznykove, an enemy drone hit a car, injuring a 48-year-old driver.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated funds for the repair of premises and the purchase of houses in villages. Part of the money will be spent on modular towns and the needs of people with limited mobility.
Péter Magyar accused the prime minister of involving Russian special services to interfere in the election process. The opposition figure demands the immediate expulsion of the agents from the country.
On March 8, from 8:00 AM, hourly power outage schedules will be introduced in some regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on the energy system.
The Russian Federation uses airships to monitor Eesti Energia facilities near the NATO border. The goal is to prepare sabotage and exert psychological pressure on employees.
