Russia Launches Massive Overnight Missile and Drone Barrage Across Ukraine
Russian forces conducted a large-scale overnight aerial assault targeting multiple regions in Ukraine, including Kyiv. The barrage, involving missiles and drones, resulted in at least nine fatalities and sparked significant fires in the capital. Local officials reported that the strikes targeted energy infrastructure and residential areas, marking one of the most intense aerial campaigns in recent weeks as Moscow continues its efforts to degrade Ukrainian defense capabilities and morale.
Date: August 12, 2026
Location: Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 9
Source: Euronews