What happened on the day of August 8th. The main thing

A memorial service was held in South Ossetia for the residents of the republic who died in 2008. Russia celebrated the Day of the Physical education student. The Russian army continued to conduct a special operation in Ukraine. All the details and other main events of the day are in the Izvestia digest.

Anniversary of Georgia's aggression against South Ossetia

A memorial service was held in South Ossetia for the residents of the republic who died in 2008 as a result of Georgian aggression. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Ossetia to the Russian Federation Znaur Gassiev noted the importance of this date and stressed that it is necessary to remember the past, and the memory of those who laid down their lives for the Russian and Ossetian peoples 18 years ago must live on. The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that the Russian Federation is counting on the early start of practical work on the elaboration and signing of an agreement on the non-use of force between Tbilisi, Sukhum and Tskhinvali, and also recalled that Russia conducted an operation in August 2008 to "force Georgia to peace."

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, in turn, said that protecting Russia's interests without regard to the "world community" was the right choice, as the events in South Ossetia in 2008 proved. He added that Georgia still has not recovered from the shock after the actions of the criminal regime of former President Mikhail Saakashvili.

Russia's special operation in Ukraine

The Russian army continued to conduct a special operation in Ukraine and over the past day established control over the village of Ivanovka in the Kharkiv region. The Russian Defense Ministry noted that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) tried to transfer reserves to hold Ivanovka in the Kharkiv region, but Russian intelligence officers promptly uncovered the routes and destroyed the enemy's manpower and military equipment. The Russian military also hit Ukrainian fuel and energy infrastructure facilities that were used in the interests of the enemy.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces attacked a military warehouse with communications equipment and electronic warfare equipment, hit a cargo ship with military supplies in the port of Nikolaev and another vessel in the Black Sea. At the same time, 828 drones and eight Flamingo long-range cruise missiles of the Ukrainian army were destroyed by air defense systems.

Ukraine has a shortage of air defense missiles

Ukraine continues to face an acute shortage of interceptor missiles for air defense systems. Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky said that he had agreed with US President Donald Trump to issue licenses for the production of Patriot air defense systems. At the same time, the President of Ukraine also called on Germany and Poland to transfer missiles to Kiev for air defense systems available to the states. The American TV channel CNN, in turn, also noted that the gaps in the Ukrainian air defense system may expand.

Celebration of the Day of physical education in Russia

The celebration of the Day of the Physical education student took place in Russia. Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev noted that the holiday unites all those who adhere to the principles of a healthy and active lifestyle. He recalled that Russian President Vladimir Putin, the USSR Master of sports in judo and sambo, has repeatedly stressed that regular physical education contributes to success and health promotion. The Head of State also congratulated all Russians on the Day of Physical Education and said that this holiday is a tribute to the memory of entire generations of famous athletes.

State Duma deputy and Olympic champion Svetlana Zhurova, in turn, stressed that amateur sports in Russia have become truly massive due to the implementation of national projects and the overall development of the relevant infrastructure. Senator, three-time Olympic champion Alexander Karelin also spoke about the holiday. He noted that the United Russia Party actively supports projects for the mass development of sports, making it more accessible to millions of Russians. Chairman of the All-Russian Society of the Disabled, Paralympic champion Mikhail Terentyev added that the strength of spirit and courage of Russian Paralympians become an example for children with disabilities who begin to engage in physical education and sports.

Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes on Russian territory

Ukrainian formations continued to strike civilian targets in Russia. So, in the Kherson region, the Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked an ambulance, as a result of which one person was killed and two more were injured. In the Belgorod region, as a result of a drone attack on a truck on the territory of the enterprise, three men were injured, and the acting head of the region, Alexander Shuvaev, reported one dead in an attack in the Grayvoronsky district. Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev also noted that 35 enemy drones were shot down over the city.