Russian strikes hit Kyiv as drone wreckage is found in Romania

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Posted Aug 24, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-24-1300
Russian strikes hit Kyiv as drone wreckage is found in Romania
Photo: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro)

A Russian aerial bombardment on Kyiv killed at least 15 people and injured 39, while a stray drone crashed across the border in Romania.

A major overnight Russian aerial attack on Kyiv killed at least 15 people and left 39 others wounded, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported. The bombardment, which utilized ballistic missiles and unmanned aircraft, struck civilian infrastructure across the city, damaging residential apartments, a school, and a medical facility.

During the wave of strikes, a Russian drone crashed inside neighbouring Romania, according to an announcement from the Romanian Ministry of National Defence. The cross-border incident occurred as Russian operations targeted sites across Ukraine.

In response to ongoing hostilities, Ukrainian authorities also announced the enactment of fresh sanction measures aimed at Russian individuals and entities.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro)

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