### [2024-04-8](/feed/2024/04/8/index.md)

##### Russian invasion of Ukraine
# Heavy fighting between Russian and Ukrainian troops takes place around the city of Chasiv Yar, with Ukraine describing the situation as "difficult" and "tense". 




### Sources:

1. [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/8/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-774)

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