Ukraine-Russia War: 2026-09-08 — Live Updates

06:15 UTC

BBC Verify: Kyiv air-raid alerts hit highest level since 2022

Analysis of government figures shows Kyiv averaging about 10 air-raid alerts a day since late August, with daytime strikes disrupting schools, offices and transport. Ukraine says Russia is also using faster jet-powered attack drones that are harder to intercept.

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06:15 UTC

OSINT channels report Russian strategic bombers moving to launch lines

Intel Slava and Military Summary reported overnight activity by Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers, with claims of aircraft staging from Olenya and Ukrainka. These claims are unverified by major wire services and should be treated as OSINT alerts, not confirmed strike results.

Intel Slava / Military Summary

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Ukraine chief prosecutor resigns amid call-centre corruption probe

Ruslan Kravchenko stepped down after Ukraine anti-corruption investigators searched his offices over alleged protection of illegal call centres. He denied wrongdoing and said he did not want the prosecutor role used as a tool in political confrontation.

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Saratov governor: drone attack injures 10, including 3 children

According to Intel Slava citing the regional governor, a drone attack on Saratov left 10 people injured, including three children. Six were hospitalised and their lives were not reported to be in danger.

Intel Slava / Telegram

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