Russian Drone Attack Kills Three Civilians Near Kyiv
A Russian drone strike near Kyiv on August 8, 2026, resulted in the deaths of a three-year-old boy and his grandparents. The incident occurred during a series of overnight aerial barrages targeting the capital region. Ukrainian air defenses were active, but this specific strike hit a residential area, highlighting the continued high risk to non-combatants despite interception efforts. The attack has drawn condemnation for the deliberate targeting of residential zones.
Casualties reported: 3