Three killed as Russia launches new aerial attacks across Ukraine
They publishedThree killed as Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across Ukraine
First reportAP News · 16 Aug, 08:01Z
Latest reportIe · 16 Aug, 10:10Z
Span2 hours · 0.7h between reports on average
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Why it matters
What
Russian aerial strikes across Ukraine killed at least three people and injured more than 10, while Kyiv reported intercepting missiles and nearly 100 drones.
Why
Fires in Kyiv and a damaged Wildberries warehouse near Moscow show continuing attacks affecting civilians and infrastructure on both sides.
Watch
Watch for verified casualty and damage updates after Moscow reported about 600 Ukrainian drones were launched toward the city overnight.
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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 fired hundreds of drones into Russia, killing at least six people.
- Russia claimed to destroy 822 Ukrainian drones overnight.
- Around 600 drones were detected heading toward Moscow, with a third shot down.
- An 83-year-old man died from a drone strike in Moscow region; Wildberries depot burned.
- Attacks extended to Rostov region and Kyiv, with civilian casualties and fire outbreaks.
Summary
- Ukraine conducted hundreds of drones attacks across Russia, killing at least six people.
- Russia reports 822 Ukrainian drones destroyed overnight, about 600 near Moscow.
- An 83-year-old man killed in Moscow region by a Ukrainian drone strike.
- A warehouse fire at Wildberries depot linked to Ukrainian attack in Russia.
- A second drone assault in Rostov region killed five, damaged homes and a railway.