Russian attack kills 17 in Kyiv region, Zelensky says, as drone targets food vendor

A Russian missile and drone assault on Kyiv and its surrounding region, occurring overnight on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, has resulted in the deaths of at least 15 individuals and left dozens more wounded. Authorities in Kyiv reported that the barrage caused damage to residential buildings and several warehouses. Ukrainian officials stated that Russia is deliberately targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in these attacks.

This strike follows earlier attacks on August 1, 2026, which killed at least nine people and injured over 30 in Kyiv, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warning about the country's dwindling supply of interceptor missiles for its air defense systems. The recent escalation in long-range strikes by Russia continues to inflict significant casualties and damage across Ukraine.