Deadly Russian Airstrikes Target Multiple Ukrainian Cities Overnight
A series of coordinated Russian airstrikes targeted several Ukrainian cities overnight, resulting in multiple civilian casualties and significant damage to residential areas [Zelenskyy warns Putin is preparing for escalation by bringing in North Korean military equipment](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/11/ukraine-war-zelenskyy-russia-putin-north-korea.html). President Zelenskyy confirmed the attacks, which occurred just before his warning regarding North Korean military involvement. The strikes are part of a renewed Russian offensive campaign focusing on urban centers and civilian infrastructure using missiles and drones.
Date: August 11, 2026
Location: Multiple Regions, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: CNBC