News|Russia-Ukraine warRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,383These are the key developments from day 1,383 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
As of Mon, Dec 8, the following developments have been reported:
As of Mon, Dec 8, the following developments have been reported:
Russian attacks in Ukraine's Kharkiv region resulted in at least four fatalities, including a 70-year-old woman, with at least 10 others injured, according to Ukrainian authorities. The Pechenihy reservoir dam in Kharkiv was targeted by Russian forces. The Ukrainian military indicated preparedness for potential critical damage to this water supply facility. Two additional casualties were reported: one in Sloviansk, Donetsk region, and another in the Chernihiv region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported over 650 drones and 51 missiles launched by Russian forces, targeting energy infrastructure and causing widespread damage and injuries. In Kremenchuk, central Ukraine, attacks led to extensive power and water outages, as per Mayor Vitaliy Maletsky. Efforts are underway to restore services. The Russian Ministry of Defence claimed the capture of Ukrainian villages Kucherivka in Kharkiv and Rivne near Pokrovsk in Donetsk. Additionally, Russian forces reportedly shot down 172 Ukrainian drones and four Neptune long-range guided missiles within a 24-hour timeframe.
The Pechenihy reservoir dam in Kharkiv was targeted by Russian forces.
President Zelenskyy characterized discussions with US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on a peace plan as constructive, albeit challenging. US envoy Keith Kellogg expressed optimism about nearing a resolution to the conflict, highlighting ongoing negotiations regarding the Donbas region and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Russian President Putin's aide, Yury Ushakov, noted discussions on territorial issues with US officials, suggesting significant changes to US documentation on Ukraine. Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in London. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on the alignment of the US's revised national security strategy with Russian perspectives, particularly concerning NATO's expansion. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned recent Russian attacks and committed to supplying Italian generators to Ukraine.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
