Update on Combat Engagements and Airstrikes: Russian Forces Face Resistance from Ukrainian Defenders
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that as of 10:00 PM on 8 December, there were 131 combat engagements along the front line. The highest number of Russian attacks occurred in the Pokrovsk direction, with 44 airstrikes and 111 guided bombs dropped. Russian forces also used kamikaze drones and conducted strikes on Ukrainian positions and populated areas. In other directions, combat engagements and airstrikes were reported, with Ukrainian defenders successfully repelling attacks and holding back the pressure.
In the North-Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions, one combat engagement took place, with Russian forces launching an airstrike and carrying out strikes. In the South-Slobozhanskyi direction, Russian forces attacked multiple times in various areas, with ongoing combat engagements. In the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces attempted to advance toward certain areas. The Defence Forces repelled assault actions in the Lyman direction, with ongoing engagements. Russian forces also launched attacks in the Sloviansk direction, while no offensive actions were recorded in the Kramatorsk direction.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, 16 combat engagements occurred, with Russian forces attempting to storm Ukrainian positions. In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian forces carried out numerous attacks throughout the day, with Ukrainian defenders holding back the pressure. In the Oleksandrivka direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled attacks by Russian forces. In the Huliaipole direction, combat engagements took place in various areas, while in the Orikhiv direction, one combat engagement occurred. No combat engagements were recorded in the Prydniprovskyi direction.
Russian forces continue to suffer losses in battles against Ukraine, with 810 soldiers lost from 7 to 8 December. The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed artillery systems, vehicles, and drones. Overall, Russia's military losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have reached nearly 1.2 million personnel.
In conclusion, the ongoing combat engagements and airstrikes along the front line highlight the continued conflict between Russian forces and the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Ukrainian defenders have successfully repelled attacks and continue to hold back the pressure in various directions, resulting in significant losses for the Russian military. The situation remains tense, with both sides engaged in intense battles.