Ukrainian forces launched attacks with four columns of tanks and infantry fighting vehicles against Russian defenses along the Orikhiv-Tokmak road, starting at approximately 1:00 AM.

Ukrainian forces launched attacks with four columns of tanks and infantry fighting vehicles against Russian defenses along the Orikhiv-Tokmak road, starting at approximately 1:00 AM.

Anonymous sources confirmed that the active stage of the Ukrainian counteroffensive is ongoing on 8 June 2023

Ukrainian forces consist of specialised storm units, armed with Western armament and trained in NATO tactics

The goal may be to cut Russian access to the land bridge between mainland Russia and occupied Crimea

Ukrainian troops may attempt to liberate Melitopol and Enerhodar

Russian forces struck 21 front-line settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast 148 times over the past day.

Between Zaporizhzhia and Kherson Oblasts, there were 151 aerial assaults or some 21 per day.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a counteroffensive on June 8, with the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade tasked to attack Robotyne.