At least 6 dead after Ukraine launches aerial attack on Russia
16 Aug, 08:01ZUkraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia - AP News
First reportAP News · 16 Aug, 08:01Z
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Why it matters
What
Ukraine launched one of its largest aerial attacks of the war on Russia, killing at least six people.
Why
The strike marks a major escalation and raises questions about Russian public sentiment as the war continues.
Watch
Watch for official responses, further attacks, and indications of changes in Russian public opinion.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia on Sunday, one of its largest aerial attacks.
- Russia's Defense Ministry said it destroyed 822 Ukrainian drones overnight.
- About 600 drones were detected heading toward Moscow, per mayor Sergei Sobyanin.
- An 83-year-old man was killed by a Ukrainian drone strike in the Moscow region.
- Five people were killed in Russia’s Rostov region amid three towns attacked.
Summary
- At least three people killed and more than 10 injured in Ukraine amid new Russian strikes.
- Kyiv fire at a market hit by missiles and drones; firefighters battle a blaze.
- Ukraine says it shot down three missiles and nearly 100 drones.
- Moscow reports about 600 Ukrainian drones launched toward the city overnight.
- Wildberries warehouse near Moscow hit; officials confirm casualties and damage.
Summary
- Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia Sunday in one of Kyiv's largest aerial attacks.
- Russia claimed to have destroyed 822 Ukrainian drones overnight; about 600 were headed toward Moscow.
- An 83-year-old man was killed in the Moscow region; Wildberries warehouse in Podolsk damaged by fire.
- Rostov region saw a drone attack with 150+ drones, killing five and damaging homes and a railway station.
- Zelenskyy says Russians strike civilian infrastructure with ballistic missiles as air raid alerts continue.
Summary
- Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks since the war began.
- Russian authorities report a fire at a Wildberries warehouse near Moscow.
- Defence ministry says it shot down 822 drones; Moscow says 600 approached, 201 destroyed.
- Attacks described as one of the most massive in recent memory by regional officials.
- Ukraine has expanded long-range drone and missile capabilities to strike distant targets.
Summary
- At least six people killed and four wounded in Belgorod region attack.
- Koloskovo village in Valuysky district targeted, structure burned and vehicle damaged.
- Belgorod governor Shuvaev provided details via MAX platform.
- Ukraine conducted missile strikes across western Russia amid broader offensives.
- Attacks follow a day of heavy clashes with rising civilian casualties.
Summary
- Ukraine launched one of its largest aerial attacks of the war on Russia.
- At least six people were killed in the strike.
- The report frames the event as a major escalation in the conflict.
- Questions arise about Russian public sentiment as the war continues.
- The story is reported by Charles Maynes and Michel Martin.