Russian-Ukrainian war, day 866: Russian missile attack targets Kyiv children’s hospital, dozens dead in Ukraine

Military

Low altitudes, air defence systems: Russia’s new military tactics for missile attacks pose new challenges for UkraineMeanwhile, rescue operations continue at Kyiv’s Ohmatdyt hospital, the target of the recent Russian attack that killed 36 people.

Expert: Russia is trying to impose terror on Ukraine ahead of NATO summitIn the July 8 attack, Ukrainian air defenses managed to intercept 30 of the 38 Russian missiles. Nevertheless, the attack caused severe damage and numerous casualties.

In the attack, Ukraine destroys 30/38 Russian missiles, 33 people die and 134 are injured. While search and rescue operations continue, the Russian missile attack on Ukraine has so far left 33 people dead and 134 injured. The attacks damaged two hospitals in Kyiv, including a children’s hospital, and affected residential areas. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 30 of 38 missiles.

Satellite images show extent of ammunition depot fire in Russia’s Voronezh OblastSatellite images have shown the enormous damage caused by a fire at a Russian ammunition depot in Voronezh Oblast. The fire is believed to have been started by a Ukrainian drone attack.

Media: SBU drones behind attacks on ammunition depot and two oil facilities in RussiaAccording to media reports, the Ukrainian security service is behind the recent drone attacks on Russian ammunition and oil depots in the Voronezh and Krasnodar regions.

Russian missile attack devastates children’s hospital in Kyiv and kills dozens of people in UkraineThis morning, July 8, 2024, Russian forces launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine.

Russia launches massive missile attack, killing about 20 civilians and injuring at least 50. Russian forces carry out extensive missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Dnipro. The attacks result in numerous casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure, including the Kyiv Children’s Hospital.

Away 08 July 2024the approximate losses of weapons and military equipment of the Russian armed forces from the beginning of the invasion to the present day:

• Personnel: 552190 (+1200)
• Tanks: 8171 (+16)
• APV: 15685 (+40)
• Artillery systems: 14966 (+29)
• MLRS: 1115
• Air defence systems: 880 (+1)
• Aircraft: 361 (+1)
• Helicopters: 326
• Drone: 11893 (+31)
• Cruise missiles: 2353 (+1)
• Warships/Boats: 28
• Submarines: 1
• Vehicles and fuel tanks: 20150 (+47)

Intelligence and technology

Poland is considering supplying more MiG-29 fighter jets to UkrainePoland is considering giving Ukraine another delivery of at least 14 MiG-29 aircraft. However, an immediate delivery is not possible as the aircraft will be used for NATO patrols.

ICEYE and Ukraine strengthen cooperation in Earth observationICEYE is committed to protecting the integrity of Earth observation data over Ukraine and ensuring that it is used solely for national security purposes and is not shared with enemy entities.

According to the National Nuclear Safety Agency, Ukraine has no access to data on radiation levels at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plantUkrainian officials report that the Russian military, which occupies the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, has failed to carry out necessary repairs and inspections, thereby jeopardizing the plant’s safety.

Investigation: EU promises on artillery shells for Ukraine fall short of expectationsIt emerged that the EU’s production capacity for 155mm artillery shells is at least half what EU officials have stated.

ISW: Ukrainian drone operators are improving their capabilities, which could reduce pressure on air defense assetsA recent ISW analysis suggests that Ukraine’s improved drone interception capabilities could help it save scarce air defense resources for higher-value targets.

International

Zelenskyj announces the creation of a new Ukrainian volunteer legion in Poland.

Ukraine demands that Poland protect its airspace near the Ukrainian borderAs Ukraine’s path to NATO membership remains uncertain, Ukrainian politicians are looking to their allies for alternative defense measures.

Reuters: US spokesman Johnson meets Zelenskyj at summit in WashingtonNATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stressed that the summit, which will take place from 9 to 11 July, will focus on military assistance to Ukraine.

Zelensky and Tusk sign security pact between Ukraine and Poland todayUkrainian President Zelensky has arrived in Poland to sign a bilateral security agreement with Polish Prime Minister Tusk and to discuss defense cooperation, Ukraine’s EU integration and the upcoming NATO summit in Washington.

“Peace Mission 3.0”: Hungarian Prime Minister Orban arrives in BeijingHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Beijing on Monday, continuing his self-proclaimed “peace mission,” which already included stops in Kyiv and Moscow.

Netherlands announces additional Patriot funding for Ukraine and $2.1 million to investigate Russian military crimes. In their first foreign visit, the new Dutch ministers announced significant military and forensic assistance to Ukraine during a trip to Kyiv on 7 July.

Humanitarian and social impacts

World’s leading shipping company resumes container service to Odessa for the first time since the Russian invasionA container ship belonging to the Mediterranean Shipping Co. has docked in Odessa, the first such ship belonging to a world-leading company to call at a Ukrainian port since the beginning of the Russian invasion.

Mine explosion kills family of six in Kharkiv forestA family of six, including a two-month-old girl and a five-year-old boy, were killed by a mine while returning from their dacha.

Russia hit children’s hospital in Kyiv with Kh-101 missile, says SBUAt 13:50, a Russian missile attack on Kyiv’s Okhmatdyt children’s hospital killed two staff members and injured seven, including two children. The SBU is investigating the attack as a war crime after fragments of a Kh-101 missile were recovered.

New developments

Ukraine plans to increase oil production by 50% despite ongoing warUkraine’s largest oil company plans to increase its production by 50% by 2028, defying the challenges of ongoing Russian aggression.

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