Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Attack on Rostov Missile Fuel Facility
Ukrainian forces launched one of the largest aerial attacks of the war, deploying approximately 600 to 800 drones overnight. A primary target was a missile fuel production facility in Russia's Rostov region, which the Ukrainian military confirmed was successfully hit. The operation marks a significant escalation in long-range strikes targeting Russian military-industrial infrastructure to disrupt logistics and missile production capabilities for the ongoing invasion.
Date: August 16, 2026
Location: Rostov, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: France 24