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On September 8, two explosions on dangerous objects occurred in the Kharkiv region, and one person was hospitalized. This was reported on Facebook by the press service of the State Emergency Service in the Kharkiv region, Ukrinform reported. "In the Kharkiv region, almost simultaneously, two cases of civilians being blown up by explosive devices left by the occupiers occurred," the rescuers said. Read also: Foreign architects to be involved in reconstruction of Kharkiv central part According to the State Emergency Service, at about 11:50 a.m., a Claas Lexion 580 combine harvester exploded on unknown explosives in a field near the…

Since the beginning of the full-scale war, a total of 17,310 children have been found in Ukraine. This was reported by the press service of the Ombudsman's Office, Ukrinform reported. "According to the state portal for the search for children 'Children of War', as of September 8, 2023 (in Ukraine - ed.), 1,235 children are considered missing, 17,310 children are found," the press service said. Read also: Berlin hosts discussion of Russia abducting Ukrainian children amid war As reported, the Ombudsman's Office has data on dozens of places in Belarus where Ukrainian children are being held.

The enemy attacked Kryvyi Rih, an explosion was heard in the city. Oleksandr Vilkul, chairman of the Kryvyi Rih Defense Council, reported this on Telegram, Ukrinform reported. Read also: Air defense engages incoming targets over Kryvyi Rih "Kryvyi Rih. There was an explosion. Don't shoot or post anything on the Internet," he wrote. The country is currently on air alert due to the threat of ballistic missiles.

In the south of Ukraine, the debris of a downed enemy drone caused damage to a non-residential building and the burning of dry grass. The Defense Forces of the South of Ukraine reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. Russians have launched a drone attack in southern Ukraine. The Shahed-131/136 attack drones entered the Mykolaiv and Odesa regions from the Black Sea. The air defense forces destroyed 16 kamikaze drones: two in the Mykolaiv region and 14 in the Odesa region. Read also: War update: Ukrainian forces carry out successful assault to the south of Bakhmut "The wreckage of the…

On the morning of September 8, explosions rang out in Sumy, northern Ukraine. The local authorities reported that the sounds were related to the outgoing fire of the air defense systems engaging enemy targets. That’s according to the Sumy Regional Military Administration and the Air Force, Ukrinform reports. At about 05:30 in the morning, mass media reported a number of explosions in Sumy. At that moment, an air raid alert had already gone off across the region. Read also: Ukraine ramping up air defense to protect energy facilities throughout winter - media As Ukrinform reported earlier, a fire broke out…

Turkey and the EU have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in the field of humanitarian aid, including assistance to foreigners. CNN Türk reported it as saying, according to Ukrinform. "Migration is a reality of our time. It is a common problem of humanity with its causes and consequences. Migration movements cause a change in some of the habits of society along with the lives of immigrants. Mass migration also affects many political, economic and social indicators around the world," said Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, Minister of Family and Social Services of Turkey, at the signing ceremony. Read also: Japan, Turkey…

UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine Denise Brown has said she is shattered by Russia's missile strike on a public market in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, stressing that this and other attacks on civilian infrastructure are a war crime. This is said in a statement by Denise Brown, Ukrinform reports. “I am shattered by the news of a series of attacks that today, once again, have left a path of death and destruction in different parts of Ukraine. The despicable attack that a few hours ago hit a populated market in Kostiantynivka, in the Donetsk Region, brutalized civilians in this war-torn community,…

Ukraine's newly appointed defense minister, Rustem Umerov, has promised to do his best for Ukraine's victory. Umyerov reported this on his Facebook page, according to Ukrinform "This is a challenge, and at the same time, this is a duty for me as a citizen and a worthy son of my nation. Our main goal is victory. I will do everything possible and impossible for Ukraine's victory — when we liberate every centimeter of our country and all of our people," Umerov said. He added that he would also make every effort to return all those who are in captivity, including…

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed a new military aid package with Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen. He said this at a joint press conference with Frederiksen in Kyiv, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. "Today we have discussed a new military package. This will be the twelfth [package] that is being prepared for this month," Zelensky said. He reminded that Ukrainian pilots are being trained on F-16s in Denmark. "The Ukrainian military have a task - to prepare the necessary infrastructure in our country as soon as possible. And this is one of the key tasks that the Defense…

On the morning of September 6, Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia with an Iskander missile. Yuriy Malashko, the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, said this on the air of Suspilne:Resistance, Ukrinform reports. "The enemy hit a civilian infrastructure facility with an Iskander missile, injuring two people. The injured were provided with medical aid at the scene. They refused hospitalization," he said. Read also: Number of injured in missile strike on Kostiantynivka grows to 34 As reported, the enemy launched an attack on Zaporizhzhia, destroying a civilian infrastructure facility. Windows in several multi-story buildings and educational institutions were blown out…