Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Kill Five in Zaporizhzhia
A combined Russian drone and missile assault targeted Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv overnight. In Zaporizhzhia, the attack resulted in at least five fatalities and 20 injuries. Simultaneously, ballistic missiles were intercepted over the capital, Kyiv. The strikes targeted civilian infrastructure and military facilities, continuing Russia's campaign of aerial bombardment. Ukrainian officials reported significant damage to residential areas, while air defense systems were active throughout the night to repel the multi-vector attack.
Date: August 13, 2026
Location: Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 5
Source: Kyiv Post