As reported by the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in their Telegram channel
In the night of January 8, Russian troops launched a new wave of attacks across Ukraine, using 97 strike drones, of which about 70 belonged to the Shahed type.
According to the Ukrainian Air Forces as of the morning, air defenses shot down or suppressed 70 enemy Shahed-type UAVs, the “Gerbera” and drones of other types in the east and south of the country.
“According to preliminary data, as of 08:00, the air defense shot down or suppressed 70 enemy Shahed-type UAVs, the ‘Gerbera’ and drones of other types in the east and south of the country”
– Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
According to regional authorities, 27 attack UAVs landed on 13 locations, and debris fell on one of them. The incident demonstrates a persistent risk to infrastructure and security in several regions of the country.
Russian forces regularly employ various means of destruction – strike UAVs, missiles, and systems such as KABs and MLRS – to attack Ukrainian regions.
The official position of Moscow regarding the strikes differs from how Ukraine and international institutions assess them: Kyiv and global organizations view these actions as deliberate military operations with potential war crimes.
“Their actions show signs of criminal offenses defined by Article 345 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine ‘Threat or violence against a law enforcement officer’ and Article 194 ‘Deliberate destruction or damage of property’.”
– Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Nature of the Attacks and International Reaction
Such actions underscore the systemic nature of Russia’s aggression and highlight the need to strengthen civilian safety, protect critical infrastructure, and intensify coordination among partner nations.