Ukraine war map today, as of May. 8

Russian forces have continued to advance in the north towards the remaining Ukrainian stronghold in the high density residential area in the west of Bakhmut.

Russian sources reported an attack on Crimea with up to 22 drones. Both the governor and the Russian Ministry of Defense report that all drones got shot down, without providing any evidence.

The Ukrainian general staff reports a 100% drones that were launched yesterday evening and during the night were shot down.

General Updates:

Israeli RPS-42 Aerial-Surveillance Radar Systems have already begun to appear around the Central Regions of Ukraine; these Systems will allow further Detection of Missiles and UAVs.

Ukraine’s air defenders shot down Kinzhal, a hypersonic aeroballistic Russian missile, for the first time since the attacks began. This was done by operators of Patriot air defense system.