Cross-border strikes leave dozens dead in Ukraine and Russia
At least 26 people died in fresh overnight cross-border strikes between Ukraine and Russia as both sides intensify long-range bombardments.
Cross-border aerial attacks between Russia and Ukraine escalated overnight, leaving at least 26 people dead across both territories.
Russian ballistic missiles hit several districts in Kyiv and the surrounding region, including Bucha, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens. Meanwhile, Ukrainian long-range bombardments struck Russia's southern Krasnodar region, resulting in 11 fatalities. Krasnodar Governor Veniamin Kondratiev condemned the attack, describing it as a "deliberate strike by the Kyiv regime against the civilian population."
In Kherson, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russian forces of conducting a "human safari" after footage emerged showing a remotely piloted drone pursuing a civilian.
Separately, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that negotiations are currently taking place between Washington and Tehran amid broader regional tensions.
Sources: Le Figaro, Le Monde, Le Soir, Libération, RTBF Info.
How outlets assessed this
- Aug 6, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC
- Le Figaro Critical Emphasized civilian deaths in Krasnodar from Ukrainian strikes, highlighting official Russian allegations of deliberate civilian targeting.
- Libération Alarmed Focused on Ukrainian outrage following video footage of a Russian drone hunting a civilian in Kherson.
Sources
- Le Figaro — Guerre en Ukraine : 14 morts dans des échanges de frappes entre Kiev et Moscou
- Le Monde — EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : Donald Trump affirme que des discussions ont lieu « en ce moment même » avec l’Iran
- Libération — «Safari humain» : l’Ukraine s’indigne d’une chasse à l’homme par un drone russe à Kherson
- Le Soir — Ukraine : des explosions entendues à Kiev pendant une alerte aérienne
- RTBF Info — Ukraine : au moins 15 morts dans de nouvelles frappes russes sur Kiev et sa région
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