Drone and missile strikes kill 19 in Russia and Ukraine
Summary
Drone and missile attacks on Sunday killed 19 people in both Russia and Ukraine. The strikes targeted civilian areas and infrastructure, including a book market in Kyiv and a steel plant in Kryvyi Rih, as both sides increased long-range attacks in the ongoing conflict.Key Facts
- At least 19 people died in drone and missile strikes in Russia and Ukraine on August 16, 2026.
- Ukraine launched drone attacks killing five people in the Rostov region of Russia and more casualties in Belgorod, Kursk, and Moscow regions.
- Russia reported intercepting 822 Ukrainian drones during the night.
- Russian strikes killed multiple people in Ukrainian regions including Kryvyi Rih, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Donetsk.
- A popular outdoor book market in Kyiv was destroyed by a missile strike, damaging rare and antiquarian books stalls.
- The ArcelorMittal steel plant in Kryvyi Rih partially stopped operations after damage from the strikes.
- President Zelensky called for more air defense support, citing large numbers of incoming drones, guided bombs, and missiles.
- Ukraine accused Russia of receiving missile and troop support from North Korea, complicating the conflict.
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