Russian Overnight Drone and Missile Barrage Kills 13 Across Ukraine
Russian forces launched a massive overnight assault using 101 drones and two anti-ship missiles, primarily targeting the Kyiv region. The strikes resulted in at least 13 fatalities and over 30 injuries. Among the victims in a village near the capital were a three-year-old child and his grandparents. President Zelenskyy has renewed calls for increased international pressure and air defense support to counter the intensifying aerial campaign.
Date: August 8, 2026
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 13
Source: Sky News