Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine using missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, known as drones, killing 14 people and injuring at least 22 others.
The attack took place in the early hours of Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
The mayor of Kyiv said the attack was one of the deadliest strikes on the Ukrainian capital this year.
Russia’s Ministry of Defence said it targeted transport facilities, storage sites and production facilities for military equipment, as well as other facilities in Kyiv and its surrounding areas.
The ministry said the facilities were being used to store and transport weapons and military equipment, as well as to manufacture and distribute drones.
Russia’s Ministry of Defence also said it targeted three cargo ships that were [the original sentence is incomplete].
In recent weeks, Russia has intensified its attacks on Kyiv, while Ukraine has also stepped up drone attacks inside Russia.
Since 2022, the war between Ukraine and Russia has continued after Russia launched military operations in Ukraine, which it described as an effort to prevent NATO from expanding into its sphere of influence.
The war has become a major challenge for both sides, as neither has been able to achieve a decisive victory, despite the support of their respective allies.
