Ukraine launches massive drone raid on Moscow, killing seven

Ukraine launches massive drone raid on Moscow, killing seven

Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale drone assault on Moscow on 16 August, killing at least seven people, BBC reported. The attack came after a wave of Ukrainian drone operations that hit Russian energy infrastructure and strategic sites. In early August, Ukraine said drones struck the Bashneft-Novoil and Slavneft-Yanos refineries in Bashkortostan, aiming to cut oil revenues, CNBC reported.

Subsequent strikes hit an oil refinery in Tatarstan, causing a fire and a temporary blackout in Simferopol, The Kyiv Independent reported, and a drone attack on the S-400 missile launch site near President Vladimir Putin’s Black Sea residence ignited a multi-hour fire, The Daily Beast reported. Ukrainian drones also damaged two grain export terminals and naval vessels in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, killing three and injuring 24, multiple sources said. On 10 August, a drone raid on the city of Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan killed 13 people, including a child, and wounded dozens, CNN reported.

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August 16, 2026
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Putin Said to Remain Outside Moscow Amid Drone Strikes on Capital
Putin Said to Remain Outside Moscow Amid Drone Strikes on Capital

The Daily Beast • 16 Aug 20:39

Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow overnight, killing an elderly man and damaging a major retailer's warehouse, while reports claim President Vladimir Putin stayed in eastern Russia.

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Ukraine conducts large-scale drone raid on Russia, killing at least six
Ukraine conducts large-scale drone raid on Russia, killing at least six

AP News • 16 Aug 18:04

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones into Russian territory, causing civilian deaths in the Moscow and Rostov regions, while Russian missile strikes hit Ukrainian cities, killing several more.

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Ukraine launches large drone strike on Moscow, Russia reports seven deaths
Ukraine launches large drone strike on Moscow, Russia reports seven deaths

BBC • 16 Aug 15:50

Ukraine used more than 800 drones in a major attack on Moscow, killing at least seven people, while Russia's retaliatory strikes on Ukraine also caused multiple civilian casualties.

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Ukraine conducts large-scale drone raid on Russia, killing at least six
Ukraine conducts large-scale drone raid on Russia, killing at least six

PBS • 16 Aug 15:05

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones into Russian territory, causing multiple fatalities, while Russia carried out missile strikes in Ukraine that killed several civilians.

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British-made drones deployed by Ukraine in attacks deep inside Russia, report says
British-made drones deployed by Ukraine in attacks deep inside Russia, report says

The Independent • 16 Aug 14:01

Ukrainian forces have used drones produced by two British companies to strike targets such as oil refineries and logistics sites deep within Russian territory, marking the first reported use of such equipment in the conflict.

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Ukraine launches large-scale drone raid on Moscow, destroying major Wildberries warehouse
Ukraine launches large-scale drone raid on Moscow, destroying major Wildberries warehouse

The Independent • 16 Aug 12:45

Ukraine said it deployed over 800 drones against Russia overnight, hitting a large Wildberries distribution centre near Moscow; Russian officials reported one civilian death and multiple injuries.

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Ukraine launches large-scale drone raid on Moscow region, killing at least six
Ukraine launches large-scale drone raid on Moscow region, killing at least six

The Guardian • 16 Aug 12:32

Russian officials said a wave of Ukrainian drones struck the Moscow area, igniting a warehouse fire and causing six deaths, while Russia reported shooting down hundreds of drones.

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Seven civilians killed and 51 injured in widespread Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine
Seven civilians killed and 51 injured in widespread Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine

The Kyiv Independent • 16 Aug 09:15

Russian missile and drone strikes hit multiple Ukrainian cities, killing at least seven civilians and wounding 51, while NATO forces shot down a drone over Romania.

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Russian missile and drone attacks kill woman in Kryvyi Rih, NATO jet intercepts drone over Romania
Russian missile and drone attacks kill woman in Kryvyi Rih, NATO jet intercepts drone over Romania

Al Jazeera • 16 Aug 04:57

A Russian missile and drone strike on Kryvyi Rih killed a civilian and injured six, while a Spanish NATO fighter shot down an unidentified drone that entered Romanian airspace.

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Missile attack hits Kyiv as Ukraine strikes Russian rocket sites deep inside Russia
Missile attack hits Kyiv as Ukraine strikes Russian rocket sites deep inside Russia

The Guardian • 16 Aug 02:22

Early Sunday, Russian missiles sparked fires in two Kyiv districts, while Ukraine said long-range strikes hit a Russian airfield and a rocket centre supporting a satellite network.

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August 15, 2026
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Russia reports 42,860 casualties in July as Ukraine claims territorial gains
Russia reports 42,860 casualties in July as Ukraine claims territorial gains

New York Post • 15 Aug 22:27

The Russian defense ministry said its forces suffered 42,860 killed or wounded in July, while Ukraine reported recapturing dozens of settlements on its southern front.

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Ukraine claims strikes on Russian rocket centre, air base and oil facility
Ukraine claims strikes on Russian rocket centre, air base and oil facility

euronews.com • 15 Aug 10:39

Ukraine says its forces hit the Progress Rocket and Space Centre in Samara, the Savasleyka air base and an oil plant in Ust-Luga, while Russian attacks wounded civilians in several Ukrainian regions.

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August 14, 2026
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Ukraine's drone strikes trigger fuel rationing in Russian regions
Ukraine's drone strikes trigger fuel rationing in Russian regions

The Daily Beast • 14 Aug 11:14

Ukraine has resumed daily drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, prompting gasoline and diesel rationing in Orenburg and Lipetsk as repairs could take months.

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Russian officer killed in Crimea bomb attack as separate drone strikes hit train and refinery
Russian officer killed in Crimea bomb attack as separate drone strikes hit train and refinery

theguardian.com • 14 Aug 02:05

A bomb blast in Sevastopol killed a former Ukrainian submarine commander now serving Russia, while Ukrainian drones struck a passenger train in Odesa and an oil refinery in the Urals, and other incidents were reported across the region.

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August 13, 2026
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Ukrainian drones strike major Russian refinery in Bashkortostan
Ukrainian drones strike major Russian refinery in Bashkortostan

AP News • 13 Aug 11:48

Ukrainian forces hit the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat complex in Russia's Bashkortostan region, causing a fire and civilian injuries, while other recent attacks have disrupted Russian refining capacity.

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Ukraine launches drone strike on Russian warships and grain terminals in Novorossiysk
Ukraine launches drone strike on Russian warships and grain terminals in Novorossiysk

CNBC • 13 Aug 07:20

Ukraine said it hit several Russian naval vessels and grain export facilities in Novorossiysk, killing three people and injuring 24, while Russia warned of possible impacts on global food supplies.

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August 12, 2026
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Ukrainian Drone and Missile Attack Damages Major Grain Terminals in Russia's Novorossiysk Port
Ukrainian Drone and Missile Attack Damages Major Grain Terminals in Russia's Novorossiysk Port

BBC • 12 Aug 17:47

A Ukrainian strike on the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk damaged two grain export terminals, killed three people and injured 24, prompting Russia to reroute grain shipments to other ports.

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Ukraine drone strike disables grain terminals in Novorossiysk as Russia conducts large Pacific fleet drills
Ukraine drone strike disables grain terminals in Novorossiysk as Russia conducts large Pacific fleet drills

Fox News • 12 Aug 16:15

Ukrainian forces used drones and missiles to damage two grain terminals in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, while President Vladimir Putin warned Europe of possible ship seizures during extensive Russian naval exercises in the Pacific.

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Ukrainian missiles and drones hit Russian Black Sea naval base
Ukrainian missiles and drones hit Russian Black Sea naval base

AP News • 12 Aug 14:12

Ukraine said its anti-ship missiles and drones struck the Russian naval hub at Novorossiysk, damaging air defenses, piers and grain terminals, while Russian officials reported civilian casualties and drone interceptions.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine struck Russian Black Sea naval base in night operation
Zelenskyy says Ukraine struck Russian Black Sea naval base in night operation

NBC News • 12 Aug 10:31

Ukraine reported that anti-ship missiles, aerial drones and sea drones hit the Russian naval base at Novorossiysk, damaging air defenses and port infrastructure, while Russian officials said hundreds of drones were intercepted.

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August 11, 2026
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Ukraine says Russian attacks kill at least 10 civilians and cite North Korean missile aid
Ukraine says Russian attacks kill at least 10 civilians and cite North Korean missile aid

AP News • 11 Aug 15:36

Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine killed at least 10 civilians, including seven workers in Zaporizhzhia, while President Zelenskyy accused Moscow of receiving ballistic missiles from North Korea.

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Ukraine strikes Russian anti-aircraft missile site near Putin's Black Sea residence
Ukraine strikes Russian anti-aircraft missile site near Putin's Black Sea residence

The Daily Beast • 11 Aug 12:30

Ukrainian forces hit an S-400 missile launch platform near the alleged holiday complex of Russian President Vladimir Putin, causing a fire that lasted several hours.

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Zelensky says Russia used North Korean missiles as overnight strikes kill 12 in Ukraine
Zelensky says Russia used North Korean missiles as overnight strikes kill 12 in Ukraine

The Independent • 11 Aug 08:48

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Russia employed North Korean ballistic missiles in attacks that killed 12 people across several regions, while Russian forces also reported drone interceptions.

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August 10, 2026
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Ukrainian drones hit S-400 launch pad near Putin's Black Sea residence
Ukrainian drones hit S-400 launch pad near Putin's Black Sea residence

Yahoo • 10 Aug 13:51

Ukrainian unmanned aircraft struck an S-400 anti-aircraft missile launch site protecting Vladimir Putin's palace near Gelendzhik, causing a fire that lasted several hours.

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Drone strike on Nizhnekamsk kills 13, wounds 75, regional officials say
Drone strike on Nizhnekamsk kills 13, wounds 75, regional officials say

AP News • 10 Aug 07:45

Russian authorities in Tatarstan reported that a Ukrainian drone attack on the city of Nizhnekamsk killed 13 people, including a child, and injured 75 others, while Ukrainian forces claimed to have hit an oil refinery.

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Ukrainian drone strike kills 13 in Russian Tatarstan city
Ukrainian drone strike kills 13 in Russian Tatarstan city

CNN • 10 Aug 07:40

A Ukrainian drone attack on the oil refinery area near Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Tatarstan region killed at least 13 people and injured 39, marking the country's deadliest strike in over two years.

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Ukrainian drones hit oil refinery in Tatarstan and cause power outage in Simferopol
Ukrainian drones hit oil refinery in Tatarstan and cause power outage in Simferopol

The Kyiv Independent • 10 Aug 03:51

Ukrainian forces reportedly attacked an oil refinery in Russia's Tatarstan region and carried out drone strikes that caused a temporary blackout in Simferopol and fires in Donetsk Oblast on Aug. 10.

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August 06, 2026
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Ukraine says it struck two Russian oil refineries deep inside the country
Ukraine says it struck two Russian oil refineries deep inside the country

bbc.com • 06 Aug 11:35

Ukraine reported drone attacks on the Bashneft-Novoil and Slavneft-Yanos refineries, claiming the strikes aim to cut oil revenues that fund Russia's war, while Russia reported casualties from its own attacks.

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Ukraine says drones hit two major Russian oil refineries
Ukraine says drones hit two major Russian oil refineries

CNBC • 06 Aug 09:07

Ukraine reported drone strikes on the Bashneft-Novoil and Slavneft-Yanos refineries, causing fires but no fatalities, as part of its campaign against Russian energy assets.

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