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Combat Operations

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 08.12.2023 Ukraine MOD 08 Dec 2023
• Russia Uses Bombers To Launch Cruise Missile Attack Across Ukraine RFE/RL 08 Dec 2023 -- Russia resumed the use of strategic bombers for attacks on Ukraine on December 8 as it launched an air attack that killed one person and wounded several others in the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions.
• Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure Crumbling Under Russian Attacks VOA 08 Dec 2023 -- Russian airstrikes, shelling and bad weather have damaged Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving 500 settlements in intermittent energy blackouts.

Ukraine

• Andriy Yermak discussed Ukrainian-French contacts in the near future with French delegation President of Ukraine 08 Dec 2023
• We are working as hard as possible with partners to enhance Ukrainian air defense - address by the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 08 Dec 2023
• Russia is attempting to sever any connection children have with Ukraine; swift actions are needed to bring them back home - President at the inaugural meeting of the International Coalition for the return of Ukrainian children President of Ukraine 08 Dec 2023
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Prime Minister of Estonia discussed continued support for Ukraine and protection of the grain corridor President of Ukraine 08 Dec 2023
• Ihor Zhovkva had a phone call with Deputy Diplomatic Advisor to the Prime Minister of Italy President of Ukraine 08 Dec 2023
• The return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia should become a collective commitment of the international community - experts have gathered evidence of Russia's crimes President of Ukraine 08 Dec 2023

Russia

• Donetsk People's Republic Shelled by Ukraine 10 Times in Past Day Sputnik 08 Dec 2023 -- Ukraine shelled the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) 10 times over the past day, the DPR representative office in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC) of issues related to Ukraine's war crimes said in a statement.
• Ukraine Loses Over 1,560 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Week- MoD Sputnik 08 Dec 2023 -- Ukraine has lost more than 1,560 soldiers in the Donetsk direction over the past week, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.

United States

• Top DOD Acquisition Official: Forged Partnerships Provide Momentum for Bolstering Ukraine Industrial Base DoD News 08 Dec 2023 -- The partnerships forged among allies and partners have paved the path toward bolstering Ukraine's defense industrial base for the long term, the Pentagon's top acquisition official said this week.
• Department of Commerce Hosts Ukraine Defense Industrial Base Conference US Dept. of Commerce 08 Dec 2023 -- This week, the Department of Commerce hosted a series of speakers and meetings as part of the first day of the Defense Industrial Base Conference to convene more than 300 U.S. and Ukrainian industry and government representatives to explore opportunities for co-production and other industrial cooperation with Ukraine. The conference is part of the U.S. government's efforts to significantly increase weapons production to support Ukraine's fight for freedom and security.

NATO

United Nations

• Civilians and humanitarian personnel in Ukraine are not a target: Statement by the Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, Denise Brown, on recent attacks impacting civilians, civilian infrastructure and humanitarian operations in Ukraine UNOCHA 08 Dec 2023 -- The attacks by Russian forces over the past week, harming civilians, civilian infrastructure and humanitarian operations across Ukraine, are unacceptable.

Foreign Reactions

• Foreign Minister Tsahkna discussed the situation on the Ukrainian-Polish border with his Polish counterpart in Tallinn Estonia MFA 08 Dec 2023 -- Today 8 December, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna met with Polish Foreign Minister Szymon Szynkowski vel Sęk in Tallinn to discuss continued comprehensive support to Ukraine and topics related to the future of the European Union.
• The President: Ukraine's victory is the fastest way to return children abducted by Russia President of the Republic of Lithuania 08 Dec 2023 -- President Gitanas Nausėda on the international community on Friday called to unite in seeking the return of thousands of Ukrainian children abducted and forcibly deported by Russia to their families.
• Japan Pledges $4.5 Billion to Ukraine VOA 08 Dec 2023 -- Japan has pledged $4.5 billion to Ukraine for its war against Russia, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Thursday, $1 billion of which is designated for humanitarian aid.
• Chinese envoy to UN calls for increase in humanitarian aid for people affected by Ukraine conflict ahead of winter Global Times 08 Dec 2023 -- At a meeting of the UN Security Council focusing on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine on Wednesday, a Chinese envoy to the UN called for an increase in humanitarian aid efforts ahead of winter, and reiterated that China's stance on the Ukraine issue has not changed, emphasizing its commitment to mediation and promoting dialogue.

News Reports

• West Doubts Ukraine's Ability to Conduct Major Counteroffensive Until 2025 - Reports Sputnik 08 Dec 2023 -- The West believes Kiev will most likely fail to launch another significant counteroffensive until 2025, as the Ukrainian forces need time to recover after this year's failed military campaign, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing Western diplomats and military strategists.
• New Ukrainian Brigades Lack Needed Vehicles, Have Obsolete Equipment - Report Sputnik 08 Dec 2023 -- According to a recent report by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, Western military aid to Ukraine has plummeted by 87% year-on-year from August to October, reaching its lowest since January 2022 of $2.3 billion.