Unconfirmed reports indicate Ukrainian forces used HIMARS rocket systems against Russian infantry positions.
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Unconfirmed reports indicate Ukrainian forces used HIMARS rocket systems against Russian infantry positions.
Russian forces defended themselves against this attack on a sound doctrinal basis and were reported to have resumed their positions as of 8 June
Russian troops struck 21 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast on June 8 using drones, artillery, and multiple-launch rocket systems.
The Russian attacks on June 8 destroyed 24 houses in the region with no casualties reported.
AFU units were firing HIMARS guided missiles at Russian defensive positions
HIMARS missile systems were used densely to strike infantry strongholds and individual units of military equipment, contributing to the battle of attrition.
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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:15:31.398Z
Source story: day-470-2023-06-08