Ukraine launches record 475-drone strike against Russian regions
The Russian Defense Ministry reported a massive overnight wave of 475 Ukrainian drones targeting 16 Russian regions, occupied Crimea, and the Black Sea. Ukrainian officials confirmed the strikes targeted oil refineries and logistics centers, including "Wildberries" warehouses near St. Petersburg, in retaliation for Russian attacks on Kyiv. The drone campaign reportedly killed eight people and wounded more than 60 in Russian border areas, marking one of the largest Ukrainian long-range strikes of the war.
Date: August 6, 2026
Location: Multiple Regions, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 8
Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting