Russian Aerial Assault on Ukraine Kills Civilians and Targets Port Infrastructure
Russian forces launched a series of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, killing at least five civilians and wounding several others in Kharkiv, Kyiv, and the Dnipropetrovsk region. In the Odesa region, Russian strikes targeted the port of Chornomorsk, hitting a terminal and an automobile components plant. Ukrainian officials reported damage to residential buildings, a library, and stores in the Kharkiv region as Russia continues its campaign against Ukrainian maritime hubs and urban centers.
Date: August 4, 2026
Location: Odesa Oblast, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 5
Source: The Republic