# Russia and Ukraine trade strikes as missiles and drones hit major cities

https://mins.news/en/video/17518

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-09 14:39 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApOFXy9h8rE

> Russia and Ukraine have carried out deadly missile and drone attacks against each other, with overnight strikes reported in several regions. Russian attacks killed at least two people in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city. Officials said Ukrainian drones targeting Belgorod in Russia killed at least five people. The latest violence reflects continued attacks on cities and infrastructure well away from the front line. Civilians are bearing the brunt as the strikes intensify.

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