Russian Drones Strike Multiple Ukrainian Cities, Causing Damage and Casualties
Russian drones launched attacks on Rostov Oblast, Chernihiv, Kyiv, and the Donetsk People's Republic on August 24, 2026, resulting in property damage and civilian injuries. Ukrainian and Russian forces reported conflicting casualty figures and defensive actions. The attacks intensified the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine and Kyiv.
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Infobae reported over twenty injured in Chernihiv but did not provide additional details.
Ukraine reports over twenty injured in drone attack on residential buildings in Chernihiv
Russian drone strikes residential building in central Chernihiv, injuring at least 20, including 3 children
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Kyiv's 16-story building suffered damage from an attack by Russian drones
Six civilians from the Donetsk People's Republic (DNR), including a minor, were injured as a result of attacks by armed drones (UAS) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This was reported on August 24 by the region's head, Denis Pushilin. "Six civilians of the republic, including a teenager, were injured today due to attacks by armed Ukrainian drones (UAF — Armed Formations of Ukraine. — Ed.)", the message in the "Max" messenger states.
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On the night of August 24, Rostov Oblast was subjected to a heavy aerial attack, during the repulsion of which the air defense forces destroyed more than 120 unmanned aerial vehicles and several cruise missiles. There were no casualties. A local emergency situation regime has been introduced in the affected populated areas. All details are in the material from "Izvestiya".