These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 8, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Enemy attacked with 64 drones, 41 shot down
On the night of January 8, 2025 (from 19:30 on January 7), the enemy launched an attack with 64 Shahed-type strike drones and various decoy drones. 41 enemy drones were shot down, while 22 drones failed to reach their targets (lost in flight).
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Pentagon Ukraine aid coordinator resigns amid policy uncertainty
Pentagon official coordinating Ukraine aid resigns. Politico linked Laura Cooper's resignation to the growing uncertainty about upcoming changes in the Pentagon under Trump's administration, namely regarding the future Ukraine policy.
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Rheinmetall delivered Ukraine the first Lynx IFV
Rheinmetall handed over to Ukraine the first Lynx infantry fighting vehicle http://
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Saratov Oblast oil depot fire footage, governor claims drone debris
More footage from the Saratov Oblast oil depot engulfed in flames
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) 8 janvier 2025
Funnily enough, the local governor claimed drones were shot down and attributed the fire to a drone "debris hit on an industrial facility" (https://t.co/kmy5eenisL). Almost every time a Ukrainian drone clearly… pic.twitter.com/EAQxYg0HbGMore footage from the Saratov Oblast oil depot engulfed in flames Funnily enough, the local governor claimed drones were shot down and attributed the fire to a drone "debris hit on an industrial facility" (
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Explosion at Engels-2 base after Ukrainian drone strike
'Everyone is leaving somewhere… Now there will be an explosion': Ukraine targeted Saratov with drones, setting Engels-2 air base ablaze
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Ukraine strikes drones hit Saratov and Engels-2 base
"Everyone is leaving… There's going to be an explosion": Ukraine launched drone strikes on Saratov, with an oil depot at the Engels-2 airbase catching fire.
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Pentagon Official Cooper Resigns
The Pentagon official responsible for assisting Ukraine, Cooper, is resigning.
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Drone Attack on Saratov and Engels

Saratov Oblast Governor Roman Busargin reported that 'Saratov and Engels faced a massive UAV attack last night,' resulting in damage to an industrial facility. He confirmed that 'no casualties' were reported (https://t.me/busargin_r/7862). Later, he stated that an operational…
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Drones reportedly attack Kristall oil facility storing fuel for Engels-2 air base
In Saratov's, Engels drones reportedly attacked the Kristall oil storage facility, which stores fuel for the Engels-2 air base.
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) 8 janvier 2025
📹TG/exilenova_plus pic.twitter.com/Vtlch2k53jIn Saratov's, Engels drones reportedly attacked the Kristall oil storage facility, which stores fuel for the Engels-2 air base. TG/exilenova_plus

