Kremlin considers escalating ballistic missile strikes on Ukraine
Sources close to the Kremlin indicate that Russia is preparing to intensify conventional ballistic missile attacks against infrastructure targets across Ukraine. This shift follows the reported collapse of peace negotiations, with Moscow concluding that diplomatic efforts have reached a dead end. The potential escalation includes increased strikes on the center of Kyiv and other critical infrastructure sites throughout the country.
Date: August 26, 2026
Location: Europe, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: Kyiv Post