Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:05pm on 16 Aug 2026,Sunday International
At least seven people were killed in Russia after Ukraine launched its largest attack there this year, Russian officials said. Around 822 drones were used, with 600 reportedly targeting Moscow. Five people died in the Rostov region. Two others were killed in Belgorod and the Moscow region. A Wildberries warehouse near Moscow was also hit, injuring three people. Meanwhile, Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least seven people and injured more than 39. Kyiv was also targeted overnight. Ukraine said Russia launched more than 1,550 drones, 1,560 guided bombs and 62 missiles across 13 regions this week. (PC: Reuters)
