Russian attacks kill 8 and injure 43 in Ukraine
Russian forces launched a series of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, including the use of Oniks anti-ship missiles and Kh-31P and Kh-59 missiles. The strikes resulted in 8 deaths and 43 injuries over the past 24 hours as the country marked its independence day.
Date: August 24, 2026
Location: Nationwide, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 51
Source: The Kyiv Independent