Overnight missile and drone strikes between Ukraine and Russia
Ukraine and Russia exchanged intense overnight aerial strikes, resulting in at least seven deaths and dozens of injuries. In Kharkiv, a multi-story apartment building was struck, killing three people and wounding 37. Simultaneously, Russian authorities reported that Ukrainian drone strikes killed five people and injured two dozen others, including a child, within Russian territory. The escalation marks a significant intensification of the aerial war between the two nations.
Date: August 9, 2026
Location: Kharkiv/Belgorod, Ukraine/Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 7
Source: AP News