Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Kills 28 Civilians Across Ukraine
Russian forces conducted a large-scale aerial campaign targeting 14 regions of Ukraine on May 6, 2026, using over 100 combat drones and three missiles. The strikes focused on busy urban centers in Donetsk, Poltava, and Dnipro, resulting in at least 28 civilian deaths and dozens of injuries. The bombardment targeted civilian infrastructure and occurred despite a diplomatic push for a temporary truce ahead of Victory Day festivities, marking one of the deadliest days in the conflict in weeks.
Date: May 6, 2026
Location: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Guardian