Russian overnight strike on Kyiv kills at least 15, Romanian ministry reports stray drone
A Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv has killed at least 15 people, while Romania's defence ministry reported a Russian drone crashed on its territory.
A heavy overnight Russian aerial assault on Kyiv has left at least 15 people dead and 39 others injured, according to statements by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The strike, which deployed ballistic missiles and drones, damaged multiple civilian structures across the capital, including residential buildings, an educational facility, and a hospital.
In a related development during the barrage, the Romanian Ministry of National Defence confirmed that a Russian drone crashed onto Romanian territory. The cross-border incident occurred as Russian forces carried out wide-ranging attacks against Ukrainian targets.
Alongside reports of the bombardment, Kyiv announced additional sanctions packages targeting Russian entities and individuals as the conflict continues.
Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro)
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- Aug 24, 2026, 01:00 PM UTCRussian strikes hit Kyiv as drone wreckage is found in Romania