Russian strike hits 34,000-seater stadium in Ukraine set to host top division clash
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted most of the attack, while strikes damaged homes and energy infrastructure and injured at least 20 people, officials said.
- On Sunday, August 9, 2026, Russia launched over 200 drones and missiles against Ukraine, primarily targeting Odesa and Kharkiv. The overnight assault damaged residential buildings and infrastructure, killing at least two people and injuring at least eight.
- The Ukrainian Air Force reported the deployment of 202 Shahed-type attack drones, including jet-powered variants and decoys, alongside ballistic and anti-ship missiles. Coordinated launches from Crimea and the Black Sea aimed to overwhelm air defense sensors with deceptive targets.
- In Kharkiv's Saltivskyi district, Russian strikes destroyed multiple floors of an apartment building, trapping residents inside. Kharkiv city authorities confirmed two people killed and at least 13 injured, while emergency crews conducted rescue operations at the site.
- Strikes in Odesa caused widespread electricity blackouts and water supply failures, prompting municipal authorities to suspend electric public transport. Odesa Regional Governor Oleh Kiper reported emergency crews deployed buses and provided technical water to affected residents.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced the assaults, urging increased international pressure and expanded anti-aircraft defenses for Ukraine. Regional violence extended to Zhytomyr and Pavlohrad, where strikes damaged private homes and energy facilities on Sunday.
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Russia hit the Ukrainian coastal region of Odessa badly on Sunday. President Selenskyy announced a "reasonable response. The war will become "more and more noticeable for all Russians at home".
With drones and ballistic missiles, Russia is hit hard by the Ukrainian coastal region. President Selensky announces retaliation.
One of the most massive air attacks of the entire war was experienced by the Ukrainian city of Odessa on Sunday night. The Russians sent around twenty ballistic missiles and seventy attack drones to the port city and its surroundings. Czech Martin Bukovský, who lives directly in the city, described for Novinky how dramatically difficult the night was.
Russia Launches 200+ Drones and Missiles at Ukraine, Killing Two in Kharkiv and Striking Odesa
At least two people were killed in Kharkiv, while residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged in Odesa, leaving at least eight people injured. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps our team in the field. DONATE NOW According to Ukraine’s Air Force on August 9, Russian forces launched 202 Shahed-type attack drones, including jet-powered variants, as well as Gerbera drones, Parodiya decoys, and Banderol loitering muni…
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