# Ukraine hits targets deep inside Russia, killing eight

https://mins.news/en/item/12076

- DW, 2026-08-02 17:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-hits-targets-deep-inside-russia-killing-eight/a-78208850?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Ukrainian drone strikes inside Russia killed eight people overnight. The attacks targeted both military and civilian infrastructure, according to the report. Russia said its forces shot down 635 drones during the assault. The strikes reached far inside Russian territory and caused deaths among those affected overnight.

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