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Ukraine reports drone interceptions, strikes on Russian targets

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Posted Jun 9, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-09-0900
Ukraine reports drone interceptions, strikes on Russian targets

Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 124 of 155 Russian drones on June 8, with 20 impacting locations. Ukrainian forces also claimed strikes on an oil terminal in Novorossiysk and a Russian military position in Shchastia.

Ukrainian air defenses reported intercepting 124 out of 155 Russian drones launched during the night of June 8, with approximately 20 impacting various locations across the country. Concurrently, Ukrainian forces claimed responsibility for a strike on the "Grushova" oil terminal in Novorossiysk, Russia, on the same night, reportedly causing a fire at the "Sheskharis" complex. Separately, Ukrainian forces also stated they destroyed a temporary Russian military position in Shchastia, Luhansk, on June 7, located 100 kilometers from the front line.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда, Суспільне Новини

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