Jun 8, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the United Kingdom for discussions with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in an "E3 plus Ukraine" format. This visit follows reports that President Zelenskyy had invited Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich to Kyiv last month to convey a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding a potential personal meeting. Separately, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that external power was re-established at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on Saturday after a 15-hour outage, marking the 18th such incident. Additionally, Minister Oleksii Kuleba stated that Russian forces attacked two civilian search-and-rescue vessels on a humanitarian mission within Ukraine's maritime corridor, resulting in injuries, with Ukrainian naval forces evacuating the casualties. Sources: Українська правда, Суспільне Новини, Громадське, Радіо Свобода

On June 8, Ukraine's Air Force stated that 124 out of 155 Russian attack drones, including Shahed and other types, were intercepted or suppressed across northern, southern, and eastern regions. Hits were recorded at 20 locations. Separately, a drone attack on the night of June 8 caused a fire at the "Sheskharis" oil terminal in Novorossiysk, Russia, which has been targeted previously. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces confirmed the destruction of a temporary Russian deployment point in Shchastia, Luhansk, on June 7. The commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces reported that the target was Russia's 5th Cossack reconnaissance and assault brigade "Terek," located 100 kilometers from the front line.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда, Суспільне Новини, Громадське

Russian forces have continued drone attacks across Ukraine, causing casualties and damage in several regions. On June 7, a Russian drone struck a police vehicle near Chystovodivka, Kharkiv region, killing an explosive ordnance disposal technician and injuring three other officers and one civilian who were responding to an unexploded drone. Earlier that day, a drone partially damaged a container reception building at the Central Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage facility in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone; authorities confirmed no spent nuclear fuel was present and radiation levels were normal. Separately, on June 6, two civilians died in Kramatorsk and Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, with six others injured. An FPV drone also hit a shuttle bus in Kushuhum, Zaporizhzhia region, that evening. Most recently, on the night of June 8, a "Shahed" drone partially destroyed an Ukrposhta hub in Kharkiv, though no casualties were reported.

Sources: Суспільне Новини, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, alongside leaders from the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, issued a joint statement after their London meeting. The statement condemned the use of the "Oreshnik" system against Ukraine and outlined five conditions for a just and lasting peace, emphasizing Europe's role in conflict resolution. Separately, in an interview, President Zelenskyy affirmed Ukraine's intention to continue striking targets within Russian territory, describing these actions as a necessary response. He also indicated a willingness to freeze the current front line to facilitate diplomatic negotiations. Furthermore, Zelenskyy confirmed a meeting with Russian businessman Roman Abramovich in Kyiv, where he conveyed a message intended for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Sources: Суспільне Новини, Радіо Свобода, Громадське, Українська правда

A Russian drone attack in Konotop, Sumy region, on June 8 resulted in one fatality, an elderly woman, and three injuries requiring intensive care. Separately, strikes in Odesa wounded two or three individuals who were reportedly waiting for transport.

On June 7, in the Sumy region's Hlukhiv community, Russian forces reportedly targeted a fire truck and shelled a fire station while emergency services were at an impact site. Kherson's Central District experienced drone attacks, leaving two people injured, including a 27-year-old man whose car was struck. Additionally, explosions were reported in Russian-occupied Crimea, with suspected fires at oil depots near Kerch and Feodosia. Russia's Ministry of Defense stated it intercepted drones over the peninsula.

Sources: Suspilne Novyny, Radio Svoboda, Ukrainska Pravda