Russian Airstrikes Kill Seven Across Ukraine, Hit Moldova Border Area
Russian missile and drone attacks on August 22, 2026, killed at least seven civilians and injured 31 others across multiple Ukrainian regions. Notably, one strike targeted infrastructure near a border crossing with Moldova. The barrage included 96 airstrikes and the deployment of thousands of kamikaze drones, according to the Ukrainian General Staff. These attacks continue to focus on civilian infrastructure and residential areas, causing significant damage and casualties.
Date: August 22, 2026
Location: Multiple, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 7
Source: Kyiv Independent