Russian forces launched a ballistic missile strike on the city of Izium in Ukraine's eastern province on February 4. The attack on the central areas of the settlement, which fell under occupation for six months in 2022,

POKROVSK REGION, Ukraine (AP) — A dire shortage of infantry troops and supply routes coming under Russian drone attacks are conspiring against Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk, where decisive battles in the nearly three-year war are playing out — and time is running short.

Over the past 24 hours, from February 7 to 8, Russian forces lost 1,210 soldiers in the war against Ukraine. The Ukrainian Armed Forces also destroyed 35 artillery systems, 102 UAVs, and 95 pieces of enemy vehicles,

Russia appears to be "addicted" to military spending to keep its economy propped up, a think tank said this week.

Russia launched 112 Shahed attack drones and decoy UAVs of various types against Ukraine on the night of 6-7 February. Ukrainian air defence managed to down 81 drones, while 31 failed to reach their targets.

Since the beginning of February 7, there have been 67 combat engagements on the frontline, with the heaviest Russian pressure in the Pokrovsk direction and Kursk region, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.