# Russian attacks kill at least 6, injure 26 across Ukraine, including strike on Moldova border crossing

https://mins.news/en/item/29139

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-22 08:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russia-kills-at-least-6-injures-26-civilians-in-latest-wave-of-attacks/

> Ukrainian authorities said Russian attacks killed at least six people and injured at least 26 over the past day. Casualties were reported in Kherson, Donetsk and Sumy oblasts, while ballistic missiles struck Kyiv. A Shahed drone damaged a border crossing with Moldova in Odesa Oblast; it was temporarily closed but later restored. Ukraine said its air defenses downed or suppressed three surface-to-air missiles, six small cruise missiles and 182 drones.

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