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[Regnum] Seismologists recorded a magnitude 5.8 earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka. This was reported on March 8 by the regional branch of the Federal Research Center "Unified Geophysical Service" of the Russian Academy of Sciences (FRC UGS RAS).
The earthquake's epicenter was located 235 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The tremors originated at a depth of 41 km.
There were no reports of possible casualties or damage to infrastructure.
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I check out usgs.gov several times a week, just for fun. There have been 14 earthquakes in that area over the last week, ranging from 4.4 to 5.9. It's been going on for more than a year now.
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[Korrespondent] 21:17 Russian forces carried out an airstrike on Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region. A man was killed in the attack, the Kramatorsk City Council reported.
"This morning, the Kramatorsk community was subjected to an airstrike. At 10:57, March 8, using three FAB-250s with an UMPK module, Russian troops struck the private sector. A man born in 1960 was killed," the post says.
16.17 On the temporarily occupied Crimean peninsula, the Russian authorities are increasingly actively involving migrant workers from Central Asian countries in urban development and construction work. The Center for National Resistance reported this.
According to sources, a significant portion of these workers work without proper documentation. Their passports and other documents are often taken by foremen or middlemen, effectively leaving them completely dependent on their employers.
15.33 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that over the past month, the Armed Forces have carried out a number of important actions in the south of the country, in particular, control was restored over about 400-435 kilometers. This was reported by Interfax-Ukraine.
"The armed forces, in the south of our country, have carried out a number of important defensive actions and in some offensive directions in the last month. Including the actions were aimed at disrupting the plans of the Russian Federation. We believe that it was quite successful - we restored control over about 400-435 kilometers," Zelensky noted during a press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Etten.
The Head of State recalled that the main goal of the Russian spring offensive remains the complete capture of Luhansk and Donetsk regions.
14.36 Within a year after the creation of the 1st Corps of the Azov National Guard, it and related units managed to stop the Russian army in the Dobropil direction and eliminate the front's breakthrough. This was reported by the Azov press service.
13.18 A powerful explosion was heard in temporarily occupied Donetsk, followed by a major fire. This was reported by the Telegram channel Supernova+. There are two versions of what exactly caused the blow.
12.49 On March 7 and 8, the Defense Forces struck a number of Russian army facilities in the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) of Donetsk and Zaporizhia regions, as well as in Crimea. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this.
12.12 The new Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Yetten, arrived on his first visit to the capital of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced this on Facebook.
11.05 On Sunday morning, a Russian drone hit a passenger train from Kyiv to Sumy in the Sumy region. This was reported by Suspilne, citing the local prosecutor's office.
10.39 This week alone, Russians have attacked the territory of Ukraine thousands of times, using nearly 1,750 strike drones, 1,530 guided bombs, and 39 missiles. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported this on Facebook.
09.55 More than 75 thousand women serve in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was announced by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky, on Facebook. Over the 12 years of the Russian Federation's armed aggression against our state, 1,705 female servicemen have been awarded by the states.
09.27 On Sunday night, Russian aggressors launched two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 117 attack drones of various types into Ukraine. Most of the enemy targets were destroyed/suppressed by air defense and electronic warfare units, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.
08.58 A fire broke out in Kryvyi Rih as a result of a UAV strike - transport infrastructure was damaged. This was reported by the head of the Dnipropetrovsk OVA Oleksandr Ganzha.
08.35 Over the past 24 hours, 121 combat clashes between the Ukrainian army and the Russian occupiers have been recorded on the front. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this in an operational summary.
The Russian occupiers are focusing their main efforts on the Pokrovsky direction, where our defenders stopped 20 assaults.
08.01 Over the past 24 hours, the Russian occupation army lost 930 servicemen killed and wounded on the front in Ukraine. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this in an operational report.
The Ukrainian military destroyed almost 3,000 units of Russian equipment, including five tanks, 55 guns, and three MLRS.
07.39 Fighters of the Raid Force Unmanned Systems (UAS) Regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine hit a North Korean M-1989 Koksan self-propelled artillery mount in the Oleksandrivka direction.
Due to wear and tear on the barrels of the 203-mm 2S7 Pion self-propelled guns, the Russians are forced to use equipment transferred by the DPRK.
05.27 Russian occupiers captured the village of Sopych in Sumy region, from where they had previously kidnapped 19 local residents. The enemy also advanced near Popivka, Vysokoye, and Komarivka, the DeepState project reported.
03.50 In Belgorod, Russia, a blackout occurred after a missile attack and water disappeared from the taps.
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[NewsFront] 20:22 Geran-2 crews of the unmanned systems forces destroyed HIMARS MLRS firing position in the Khar'kov region. 20:05 The Russian Armed Forces continue to destroy heavy enemy drones, video.
20:00 Posted data on the situation in the area of responsibility of the East group of forces over the past 24 hours.
19:49 Moving car attacked an FPV drone was shot in the city of Shebekino. A civilian was injured.
Self-defense forces transported the man, who was in serious condition with multiple shrapnel wounds to his abdomen, face, and thigh, to the Shebekino Central District Hospital. All necessary medical care is being provided.
19:30 In the period from 14:00 to 18:00 Moscow time, air defense systems on duty interceptedand 170 Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed:
73 - over the territory of the Bryansk region,
27 - over the territory of the Krasnodar region,
19 - over the territory of the Tula region,
11 - over the territory of the Belgorod region,
10 - over the territory of the Ryazan region,
Six - over the territory of the Kursk region,
Five - over the waters of the Sea of Azov,
Five - over the territory of the Kaluga region,
Four - over the waters of the Black Sea,
Three - over the territory of the Oryol region,
Three - over the territory of the Republic of Crimea,
Three - over the territory of the Moscow region,
One - over the territory of the Lipetsk region.
18:52 Northern Intelligence opened an enemy stronghold in the Chernihiv region, from which Ukrainian occupiers launched provocative indiscriminate strikes in the direction of the Bryansk region.
18:23 Northern scouts opened the advancement of a Ukrainian Armed Forces ATV from Zakharovka (Volchansky district) in the direction of Ukrainian Armed Forces positions near Volokhovka.
In the village of Zamostye in the Graivoron District, an enemy drone targeted an ambulance. At the time of the attack, the medical team was in a house providing assistance to a patient. The vehicle was damaged, but there were no injuries.
16:36 In the village of Kukuyevka, Valuysky District, a Ukrainian Armed Forces drone was detonated.
A 16-year-old girl presented herself to the Valuy Central District Hospital. She was diagnosed with a mine blast injury and barotrauma. She received medical treatment, and will continue treatment on an outpatient basis.
15:47 In the period from 8:00 to 14:00 Moscow time, air defense systems on duty intercepted and destroyed 152 Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles:
103 – over the territory of the Bryansk region,
13 – over the territory of the Tula region,
12 – over the territory of the Kaluga region,
10 – over the territory of the Belgorod region,
Four – over the waters of the Sea of Azov,
Three – over the territory of the Kursk region,
Two – over the territory of the Krasnodar region,
Two – over the territory of the Republic of Crimea,
Two – over the territory of the Moscow region,
One – over the territory of the Oryol region.
15:05 The reconnaissance UAV crews of the unmanned systems forces of the "East" group of forces opened a network of extensive positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the forest belt of the Zaporizhzhia region.
14:46 From the side of the Ukrainian Armed Forces implemented an attack using an unmanned aerial vehicle on a civilian vehicle in the city of Polohy.
A married couple in their car were killed by a direct hit from a shell. Their young children were also in the car at the time of the attack.
A six-year-old boy was injured. He was taken to a hospital, where doctors are fighting for his life.
1415 In the Shebekinsky district on the Shebekino-Belgorod highway section, a Ukrainian Armed Forces drone detonated next to the car.
Self-defense forces took the woman, who suffered shrapnel wounds to the chest and legs and an eye injury, to the Shebekinskaya Central District Hospital. The second victim, in serious condition, was taken to the hospital by an ambulance team. After receiving medical treatment, they will be transferred to the regional clinical hospital.
13:04 Summary of Ministry of Defense on the progress of the Special Military Operation as of 03/08/2026
Units of the North group of forces defeated the manpower and equipment of two mechanized brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and two territorial defense brigades in the areas of the settlements of Ivaschenkovo, Miropolye, Nikitovka, Novaya Sich and Pokrovka in the Sumy region.
In the Khar'kov region, units of two mechanized brigades, an artillery brigade, a motorized infantry brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and a National Guard brigade were defeated in the areas of the settlements of Verkhnyaya Pisarevka, Veseloye, Kamennaya Yaruga, Kolodeznoye, Martovoye, Olshany, and Pechenegi in the Khar'kov region.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 235 service members, a tank, an armored personnel carrier, three armored combat vehicles, 31 vehicles, two artillery pieces, three multiple launch rocket system launchers, including US-made HIMARS and MLRS, and an Olkha multiple launch rocket system launcher. Two Israeli-made RADA RPS-42 radar stations, an electronic warfare station, and eight supply depots were destroyed.
Units of the "West" force group have taken up more advantageous positions and lines. They have inflicted losses on the personnel and equipment of the mechanized and assault brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the National Guard brigade near the settlements of Vasylivka, Monachinovka, Novoosinovo, and Samborovka in the Khar'kov region, and Aleksandrovka, Krasny Liman, Svyatogorsk, and Yarovaya in the Donetsk People's Republic.
The enemy lost up to 180 troops, a tank, two US-made HMMWV armored fighting vehicles, 24 vehicles, and two field artillery pieces. Two ammunition depots were destroyed.
Units of the Southern Group of Forces have improved their position along the forward edge. Four mechanized brigades, a motorized infantry brigade, and an assault brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have been defeated near the settlements of Alekseyevo-Druzhkovka, Konstantinovka, Kramatorsk, and Stenki in the Donetsk People's Republic.
The enemy lost more than 150 troops, a US-made M113 armored personnel carrier, three armored combat vehicles, 10 vehicles, and four field artillery pieces, including a US-made M-777 155mm howitzer. Two Israeli-made RADA RPS-42 radar stations, an electronic warfare station, and eight ammunition, fuel, and supply depots were destroyed.
Units of the Center Group of Forces have taken up more advantageous positions and lines. They have inflicted losses on the personnel and equipment of four mechanized brigades, an airmobile brigade, two assault regiments of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, a naval infantry brigade, two territorial defense brigades, and three National Guard brigades near the settlements of Annovka, Belitskoye, Grishino, Zolotoy Kolodez, Krasnoyarskoye, Kucherov Yar, and Matyashevo in the Donetsk People's Republic, and Gavrilovka and Novopavlovka in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Ukrainian armed forces lost over 345 service members, a tank, an infantry fighting vehicle, three armored personnel carriers, five Cossack armored fighting vehicles, and 10 vehicles. Three artillery pieces, including a Bogdana 155mm self-propelled artillery unit, three electronic warfare stations, and two ammunition and fuel depots were destroyed.
Units of the "East" force group continued to advance deep into the enemy's defenses. Formations of a mechanized and assault brigade, as well as three assault regiments of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, were defeated near the settlements of Oleksandrivka and Novoskelevatoe in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, and Verkhnyaya Tersa, Vozdvizhevka, Komsomolske, Kopani, and Shevchenkivske in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
The enemy lost up to 265 servicemen, four armored combat vehicles, three cars, four field artillery pieces and a supply depot.
Units of the Dnipro Forces Group improved their tactical position. They inflicted losses on the personnel and equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' mechanized brigade and the territorial defense brigade near the settlements of Malokaterynivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Dniprovske and Sadovoe in Kherson Oblast.
Up to 80 Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen, 18 vehicles, five electronic warfare stations and two ammunition depots were destroyed.
12:42 Operational-tactical aviation, attack UAVs, missile forces and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces groups inflicted the destruction of sites for the preparation and launch of long-range attack UAVs, as well as temporary deployment points for Ukrainian armed forces and foreign mercenaries in 143 districts.
12:07 Three municipalities were attacked by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.Three civilians suffered wounds .
In the village of Grafovka in the Shebekinsky District, a drone struck a private home. Self-defense forces took the woman to the Shebekinsky Central District Hospital. She was diagnosed with a mine blast injury and shrapnel wounds to various parts of her body. She will be transferred to Belgorod City Hospital No. 2 for further treatment. The detonation shattered the windows of the house, and damaged the entrance and fence.
In the city of Grayvoron, two men sustained shrapnel wounds to the chest after an FPV drone attacked a moving vehicle. The victims were taken to the Grayvoron Central District Hospital, where they received the necessary medical care. They will then be transferred to City Hospital No. 2 in Belgorod. The car was damaged.
11:59 Electronic warfare system "Dome of Donbass" in a week prevented 211 terrorist attacks by the enemy. 181 drones were destroyed over Donetsk and Makiivka, and 30 over Horlivka.
Increased activity by Ukrainian attack and reconnaissance drones has been recorded over peaceful cities in the Republic in the lead-up to International Women's Day, March 8.
A Hornet attack drone carrying an OFAB-2 high-explosive fragmentation warhead was suppressed near a distribution substation in Donetsk.
On the outskirts of Makeyevka, a Ukrainian multi-rotor FPV drone containing an OFBC-0.5 high-explosive fragmentation charge and an initiation board was intercepted.
The outskirts of Horlivka were under the sights of Ukrainian FPV drones armed with improvised explosive devices.
10:19 Civilian suffered as a result of an attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
In the village of Rzhevka in the Shebekinsky District, a man sustained shrapnel wounds to his legs when an FPV drone detonated. Self-defense forces took him to the Shebekinsky Central District Hospital. After receiving medical treatment, the victim will be transferred to City Hospital No. 2 in Belgorod.
9:43 At least 10 civilians suffered as a result of a night drone attack on an apartment building in the city of Vasilyevka in the Zaporizhzhia region.
According to preliminary reports, at least 10 people were injured. There are also fatalities. The details are being clarified.
9:21 Summary about the operational situation in the Kursk region over the past 24 hours.
In total, 33 enemy drones of various types were shot down between 9:00 a.m. on March 7 and 7:00 a.m. on March 8. The enemy used artillery on evacuated areas 46 times. Drones attacked our territory 13 times by dropping explosive devices.
8:35 During the past night, air defense systems on duty intercepted and destroyed 72 Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles
20 UAVs were flying over the Astrakhan region,
20 UAVs were flying over the Republic of Crimea,
14 UAVs were flying over the Rostov region,
Eight UAVs were flying over the Belgorod region,
Four UAVs were flying over the Krasnodar region,
Three UAVs were flying over the Kursk region,
Two UAVs were flying over the Volgograd region, and
One UAV was flying over the Sea of Azov.
8:00 Anti-aircraft gunners from the 169th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the West group promptly discovered and shot down a Ukrainian Armed Forces attack drone heading towards Russian units in the Krasnolimansk direction.
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