War Updates: August 9, 2024
As the war rages on into its 896th day, here are the key developments from Friday, August 9, 2024.
Fighting
- Fierce clashes persist in Russia’s Kursk region as Ukrainian troops launch a cross-border raid, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency.
- Russia intensifies efforts to push back Ukrainian units, resorting to air strikes and artillery fire.
- President Zelenskyy condemns Russia’s aggression as casualties mount, with attacks on schools and residential areas.
- The conflict escalates in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions, with more lives lost and homes damaged.
Politics and Diplomacy
- Zelenskyy’s chief of staff asserts caution in engaging with Moscow, as diplomatic tensions rise.
- Ukraine expresses disappointment over Niger’s decision to sever ties and faces legal battles over alleged terrorism.
- Both sides pursue espionage charges, further straining relations.
Weaponry
- Ukraine unveils a new robot dog for potential high-risk missions.