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Ukraine Launches Largest Aerial Attack of War, Killing 19 in Russia and Ukraine

Ukraine launched one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, targeting Russia with hundreds of drones and missiles. The strike resulted in at least 19 deaths across Russia and Ukraine, with significant damage reported in Kyiv and Moscow. Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed to have destroyed 822 drones, while Ukrainian forces deployed over 1,550 attack drones, 1,560 guided aerial bombs, and 62 missiles.

Ukraine targeted Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, in a drone attack on the Moscow region, striking a warehouse. Firefighters are responding to a fire at a market in Kyiv. Russia reported six fatalities in the Russian capital and southern Rostov region, with five people killed in strikes across Ukraine. The number of casualties varies between reports, with some sources citing 19 deaths and others mentioning 6 or 5. The number of drones launched by Ukraine also varies, with some sources citing 600 drones and others mentioning hundreds.

Where Sources Diverge

The number of casualties varies between reports, with some sources citing 19 deaths and others mentioning 6 or 5.

france24

At least 19 people were killed in drone and missile strikes in Russia and Ukraine.

guardian

Moscow says hundreds of drones targeted the Russian capital overnight, with six fatalities in the Russian capital and southern Rostov region.

dw

Moscow says hundreds of drones targeted the Russian capital overnight, with six fatalities in the Russian capital and southern Rostov region. Five people were killed in strikes across Ukraine.

The number of drones launched by Ukraine varies between reports, with some sources citing 600 drones and others mentioning hundreds.

france24

Ukraine launches 600 drones at Russia, one of its largest aerial attacks of the war.

guardian

Russia’s defence ministry said it had shot down 822 drones, while the mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, reported that 600 drones were flying towards the capital’s region, of which 201 were destroyed.

the-hindu

Russia's Ministry of Defense said that it had destroyed 822 drones overnight, with 600 headed toward the Russian capital.

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IndependentThe HinduAug 16, 11:42 PM
Strikes kill 19 in Russia and Ukraine

Over the past week, President Zelenskyy said Ukrainian cities had been pummelled by “more than 1,550 attack drones, nearly 1,560 guided aerial bombs, and 62 missiles”, as he renewed his appeal to allies for more air defence

PublicFrance 24Aug 16, 11:12 PM
Drone and missile strikes kill 19 in Russia and Ukraine

At least 19 people were killed Sunday in drone and missile strikes in Russia and Ukraine which destroyed a book market in Kyiv while Moscow faced one of the most massive attacks since the start of the war. Ukraine and Russia have been escalating their long-range strikes for months, resulting in a growing number of civilian casualties, more than four years after the start of the Russian invasion.

IndependentThe GuardianAug 16, 03:04 PM
‘Massive’ Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six, says Moscow

Kyiv launches what may be its largest attack wave of war, with fire breaking out at warehouse near Russian capital Ukraine has launched one of its largest drone attacks since the start of the war, causing a fire at a distribution warehouse near Moscow and killing at least six people overnight, according to Russian authorities. Russia’s defence ministry said it had shot down 822 drones, while the mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, reported that 600 drones were flying towards the capital’s region, of which 201 were destroyed. Continue reading...

PublicRadio Free EuropeAug 16, 03:01 PM
Ukrainian Launches Hundreds Of Drones At Moscow

A Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region reportedly struck a warehouse belonging to Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer. Ukraine has targeted Wildberries since mid-July as part of a broader campaign by Ukraine to disrupt its logistics networks, military sites, and energy hubs.

PublicDeutsche WelleAug 16, 02:59 PM
Ukraine launches one of its largest attacks of war

Moscow says hundreds of drones targeted the Russian capital overnight, with six fatalities in the Russian capital and southern Rostov region. Five people were killed in strikes across Ukraine.

PublicNPRAug 16, 02:12 PM
Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia Sunday, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv's largest aerial attacks of the war.

IndependentThe HinduAug 16, 12:51 PM
In one of its largest aerial attack, Ukraine kills atleast six in Russia

Russia's Ministry of Defense said that it had destroyed 822 drones overnight, with 600 headed toward the Russian capital

PublicBBC WorldAug 16, 12:14 PM
Three killed as Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across Ukraine

Firefighters are tackling a fire at a market in Kyiv, while Moscow reports that a warehouse was hit.