Overnight Strikes Kill at Least 13 in Ukraine and Russia

In the early hours of August 9, 2026, Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight aerial strikes, killing at least 13 people and injuring dozens more across both countries. Russian forces launched 61 missiles, 1,560 drones, and 1,540 bombs against Ukraine over the past week, while Ukrainian drones and rockets targeted Russian fuel storage facilities and other sites. Russian air defenses reported shooting down 10 bombs, four HIMARS rockets, and 970 Ukrainian drones in a 24-hour period. The attacks have intensified the aerial war, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence.