Ukraine launches massive drone assault on Moscow as Russian missile kills 10 in Kharkiv
On August 18, 2026, Ukraine executed one of its largest aerial operations, launching over 630 drones toward the Moscow region. While Russian officials claimed at least 180 were intercepted, a major Wildberries logistics warehouse caught fire. Simultaneously, a Russian missile strike targeted the village of Pechenihy in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, killing 10 civilians and wounding 17 others. The escalated strikes occur as both nations utilize advanced long-range drones and ground robotics to bypass static front lines.
Date: August 18, 2026
Location: Kharkiv, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 10
Source: CBS News