Ukraine marks 8 May as the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in WWII The date, set by law in 2023, replaces the Soviet 9 May Victory Day. Around 8 million Ukrainians and other inhabitants of Ukrainian territory died in the war. https://
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Ukraine marks WWII remembrance day
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Drone attacks paralyze 13 Russian airports
Drone attacks have disrupted operations at 13 airports across Russia. More than 14,000 passengers are reportedly stranded, while over 80 flights have already been delayed or canceled.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 8 mai 2026
Airports in Astrakhan, Vladikavkaz, Volgograd, Gelendzhik, Grozny, Krasnodar, Makhachkala,… https://t.co/6AFvwJ0Wg7 pic.twitter.com/k0hXg1fNjXDrone attacks have disrupted operations at 13 airports across Russia. More than 14,000 passengers are reportedly stranded, while over 80 flights have already been delayed or canceled. Airports in Astrakhan, Vladikavkaz, Volgograd, Gelendzhik, Grozny, Krasnodar, Makhachkala, …
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Ukrainian Azov soldiers use Hornet drones to strike Russian logistics near Mariupol
❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian soldiers from the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Azov” are using Hornet strike drones to destroy logistical targets of 🇷🇺Russian forces in Mariupol and the surrounding areas, carrying out strikes more than 100 kilometers deep into the enemy’s rear. pic.twitter.com/zm5mDgTKMx
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 8 mai 2026Ukrainian soldiers from the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Azov” are using Hornet strike drones to destroy logistical targets of Russian forces in Mariupol and the surrounding areas, carrying out strikes more than 100 kilometers deep into the enemy’s rear.
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Flight of Ukrainian heavy drone E-300 over Grozny
❗️The flight of the 🇺🇦Ukrainian heavy drone E-300 in the sky over 🇷🇺Grozny https://t.co/bXJPlNgDOT pic.twitter.com/59PlDXKjIl
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 8 mai 2026The flight of the Ukrainian heavy drone E-300 in the sky over Grozny
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Azov Corps strike drones hit Russian logistics
Azov Corps strike drones hitting Russian logistics over their home city of Mariupol, currently under occupation, deep behind Russian lines. https://t.co/BLLbfQKpqF
— Jimmy Rushton (@JimmySecUK) 8 mai 2026Azov Corps strike drones striking Russian logistics over their home city of Mariupol, currently under occupation, deep behind Russian lines.
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Azov drone operators hit Russian logistics
🔥 Azov drone operators target Russian logistics in Mariupol and surrounding areas using Hornet strike drones at ranges of over 100 km behind the frontline. https://t.co/9apzuwrtth pic.twitter.com/QxOB4xtglu
— Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 (@bayraktar_1love) 8 mai 2026Azov drone operators are targeting Russian logistics in Mariupol and surrounding areas using Hornet strike drones, striking at ranges exceeding 100 km behind the frontline.
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UE rejette appel russe à évacuer ambassades à Kyiv
France, Germany, and the EU all said no to Moscow's pre-9 May call to evacuate their Kyiv embassies Paris confirmed its embassy will keep working "as usual"; called Russian threats against "decision-making centers" unacceptable and contrary to international law.
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13 southern Russia airports halt operations after drone strike
13 airports in southern Russia have suspended operations following a drone strike on an air navigation building, according to Russia's Ministry of Transport.
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Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Facility Hundreds of Kilometers from Border
Yaroslavl, more than 700 kilometers from Ukraine’s state border. An oil sector facility that was of great importance for financing Russia’s war.
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) 8 mai 2026
I thank the Armed Forces of Ukraine and our military intelligence for this manifestation of justice. Ukraine’s long-range sanctions… pic.twitter.com/So6cB5aiplYaroslavl, more than 700 kilometers from Ukraine’s state border. An oil sector facility that was of great importance for financing Russia’s war. I thank the Armed Forces of Ukraine and our military intelligence for this manifestation of justice. Ukraine’s long-range sanctions
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Explosions and fires in Russian cities
Explosions were reported overnight in the Russian cities of Rostov-on-Don and Yaroslavl on May 8, with fires breaking out at an oil refinery in Yaroslavl and at a paint and varnish plant in Rostov, according to Russian regional officials and analysts.