Russian Missile Strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv Kill Nine Civilians
A massive Russian missile and drone barrage on August 11-12, 2026, killed at least nine people, including children, across Ukraine. The city of Zaporizhzhia was hit by glide bombs and missiles, resulting in seven deaths and 24 injuries. Kyiv was also targeted, with reports indicating the use of North Korean ballistic missiles and Russian Zircon hypersonic missiles. The strikes caused significant damage to residential areas and infrastructure.
Date: August 12, 2026
Location: Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 9
Source: Euronews