German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that NATO will confirm its continued support for Ukraine in 2026–2027 in the amount of 140 billion euros, so Russia has no chance of winning the war.

During the night of 8 July, the Unmanned Systems Forces struck nine tankers belonging to the Russian Federation’s ‘shadow fleet’ in the Sea of Azov.

The site in the city of Vyshneve, Kyiv Oblast, where an explosion occurred following the Russian attack on 6 July, is not under the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and does not fall within their sphere of control.

Two people were injured during a nighttime Russian attack on Kyiv.

On the night of 8 July, Russian occupation forces fired various types of missiles at Ukraine, as well as more than 160 UAVs.

On the morning of 8 July 2026, drones attacked Tatarstan. Residents reported explosions and a fire in Nizhnekamsk (Tatarstan, Russian Federation).

On the night of 8 July, Ukrainian drones attacked an oil refinery in Saratov.

On the night of 8 July, drones attacked the Voronezh region of the Russian Federation, with residents reporting numerous explosions.

Two detained individuals — a former law enforcement officer and a current employee of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine — have been served notices of suspicion of the premeditated murder of Ukrainian citizen Anastasiia Berezovska.

Former MP Boryslav Bereza will appeal to the Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights over the NSDC sanctions imposed against him.