Oleh SyniehubovSergei SobyaninVolodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukrainian forces launch nearly 800 drones at Moscow; Russian missile strikes kill 10 civilians in Kharkiv

Ukrainian forces launched nearly 800 drones at Moscow in one of their largest attacks since the invasion, while Russian missile strikes in Kharkiv killed 10 civilians and injured 17. The drone assault saw 791 intercepted, with significant damage reported in both regions.

PBS19 August 2026 · 00:02 UTC
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Ukrainian forces launched a significant drone offensive against Moscow, deploying nearly 800 drones, marking one of the largest attacks since the invasion began over four years ago.1

The Russian Defense Ministry reported that 791 drones were intercepted across various regions, including Crimea and the Black and Azov seas.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin noted that over 600 drones targeted the Moscow region, with 180 shot down. This attack follows a similar drone strike just two days prior.

In a tragic counterpoint, a Russian missile strike on the village of Pechenihy in Kharkiv resulted in the deaths of 10 civilians and injuries to 17 others, according to Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv regional military administration. The strike caused extensive damage, destroying homes, a cafe, a post office, a store, and at least seven vehicles.345

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the missile attack as 'a brutal attack', highlighting the ongoing toll of the conflict on civilians.

The drone assault is noted as the second-largest since January 2025, reflecting the escalating intensity of the conflict as both sides continue to engage in heavy military operations.

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“The drone attack marks one of the largest since the invasion began, with Russian air defenses intercepting 791 drones overnight. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the missile strikes, describing them as 'a brutal attack' that damaged multiple civilian structures.”
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“Ukrainian forces launched one of their biggest drone attacks on Russia since Moscow's invasion over four years ago, firing almost 800 drones only two days after a similar salvo, officials said Tuesday.”
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