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Combat Operations

• At Least 4 Dead, Dozens Wounded In Multiple Russian Missile Strikes Across Ukraine RFE/RL 08 Jan 2024 -- Russia launched a massive wave of missile strikes at Ukrainian regions on January 8, killing at least four people, wounding 45, and causing damage to civilian infrastructure and economic facilities, Ukrainian officials and the military said, as an air raid alert was declared for most of the country, including the capital, Kyiv.
• Ukraine Reports Wave of 51 Russian Cruise Missiles VOA 08 Jan 2024 -- Russia resumed its winter bombardment strategy, pummeling several areas across Ukraine on Monday using its largest hypersonic and cruise missiles and killing at least four people while injuring 30 others.

Ukraine

• Andriy Yermak and Margot Wallström held the fifth meeting of the International Working Group on the Environmental Consequences of War President of Ukraine 08 Jan 2024
• Andriy Yermak had a phone call with the Advisor to the President of Brazil President of Ukraine 08 Jan 2024
• Terrorist must pay the most for the damage caused by terror, and Russia will pay - address by the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 08 Jan 2024
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Amir of Qatar discussed further coordination in the return of Ukrainian children deported by Russia President of Ukraine 08 Jan 2024
• Head of the Presidential Office had a phone call with the Special Envoy of Pope Francis President of Ukraine 08 Jan 2024
• President of Ukraine and the King of Bahrain held the first conversation President of Ukraine 08 Jan 2024
• Andriy Yermak had a phone call with the Cardinal Secretary of State of the Holy See President of Ukraine 08 Jan 2024
• President of Ukraine and the Amir of Kuwait discussed cooperation in energy and agricultural sectors President of Ukraine 08 Jan 2024

Russia

• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 08 Jan 2024 -- At around 07.00 a.m., the Russian Armed Forces have foiled another attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack by a converted S-200 anti-aircraft missile to hit ground targets against facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation.
• Three People Injured in Ukrainian Shelling of Russia's Belgorod - Governor Sputnik 08 Jan 2024 -- Three people were injured in the Ukrainian shelling of the Russian city of Belgorod on Monday evening, Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said.
• T-80BVM: the 'Flying Fortress' Enters the Scene in Special Op Zone Sputnik 08 Jan 2024 -- The T-80BVM, an enhanced version of the T-80BV main battle tank, has recently made its debut on the Zaporozhye front to praise from the military. Unveiled to the public in 2017, the latest model is part of Russia's impressive fleet of approximately 4,500 T-80 main battle tanks.
• Russia Strikes Ukrainian Military Facilities With Kinzhal Missiles - MoD Sputnik 08 Jan 2024 -- Russia dramatically ramped up missile strikes targeting Ukraine's energy and military infrastructure in late December, attacking ammunition and fuel depots, airfields, military HQs, and other pertinent targets.

United States

• White House Pushes Defense Industries on Tech Help for Ukraine VOA 08 Jan 2024 -- White House officials met Monday with leaders from the technology and defense industry sectors to discuss how to give Ukraine cutting-edge U.S. equipment such as unmanned aerial systems or demining gear and support its bid to defend itself from Russia, according to U.S. National Security Council aides.

NATO

United Nations

Foreign Reactions

• Scholz: Europe is committed to Ukraine and liberty Germany - Federal Government 08 Jan 2024 -- On the occasion of the inaugural visit of Luxembourg's Prime Minister Frieden, Federal Chancellor Scholz highlighted the excellent relations between the two countries. He called upon the European partners to intensify their commitment to providing military support to Ukraine, pointing out that Germany planned to contribute aid worth more than 7 billion euros in 2024.

News Reports

• Joint statement from International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 at the International Civil Aviation Organization Canada 08 Jan 2024 -- "We, ministers representing Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom, have taken another step on the road to transparency, justice and accountability for Iran's unlawful downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, which killed 176 people, including nationals and residents of our countries."