Drone Strikes in Russia
Ukraine and Russia trade strikes as drones hit Russian sites and casualties mount.
August 2, 2026 · Updated Aug 2, 9:01pm ET
Al JazeeraRussian and Ukrainian strikes kill 14 on both sides
CNBCUkrainian drones kill two in Russia, strike Wildberries warehouse, governors say
NewsmaxUkrainian Drones Kill 5 in Russia and Set Fire to Wildberries Warehouse
The GuardianUkraine war briefing: Kyiv’s forces hit Wildberries again amid deadly trade of strikes with Russia
Associated PressRussia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9
ABC NewsUkrainian drones kill 5 in Russia, set fire to Wildberries warehouse
BBC NewsUkraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
NPROvernight Russian barrage kills nine in Kyiv, as air defense struggle with U.S. continues
CBS NewsRussian strikes on Kyiv kill 9, injure at least 15, officials say
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What happened
Russia’s overnight barrage of ballistic missiles and drones on Kyiv killed at least nine civilians and wounded 33, city authorities said. Ukraine said its own overnight strikes hit Engels airfield, which hosts Russian strategic aviation, and a major oil refinery in Saratov, about 600 km from Ukraine’s border. Russian officials said Ukrainian drones killed at least five people across Russia and struck industrial sites, including a WildberriesWildberrieslargest Russian online retailer warehouse in Samara about 800 km from Ukrainian positions. Russia’s Defence Ministry said it downed 635 Ukrainian drones.
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