Russian forces conduct widespread missile and drone strikes across Ukraine
Russian forces launched a massive aerial assault against Ukraine, utilizing 162 drones, of which 134 were intercepted by air defenses. Strikes were reported across multiple regions, including Kharkiv, Donetsk, Kherson, and Dnipropetrovsk. The attacks resulted in multiple civilian casualties, including one death in the Kherson region and injuries to dozens of civilians across the targeted areas.
Date: August 26, 2026
Location: Multiple, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 36
Source: Mezha