# Three killed as Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/23357

- BBC News, 2026-08-16 08:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1411pgje8xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> At least three people were killed and more than 10 injured in the latest Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, officials said. A book market in Kyiv caught fire, while Ukraine reported downing three missiles and nearly 100 drones. Moscow’s mayor said about 600 Ukrainian drones targeted the capital overnight, hitting a Wildberries warehouse.

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