Ukraine reports Russian night attack with 17 missiles, 202 drones kills 2, wounds 29
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Russia launched a massive overnight air attack on Ukraine, firing 17 missiles and 202 drones, the Ukrainian Air Force Command reported on August 9. Air defenses shot down 174 drones, but strikes killed two people and wounded 29 in Kharkiv and Odesa.
The Night Barrage
Russia launched 17 missiles and 202 strike drones across multiple Ukrainian regions overnight, according to the Ukrainian Air Force Command. The attack involved a combination of missile types and Shahed-type drones, of which air defense units shot down 174 drones. No further details on intercepted missiles were provided.
Casualties in Kharkiv and Odesa
Kharkiv regional military administration head Oleh Syniehubov reported that Russian strikes on Kharkiv killed two people and wounded 21. In Odesa, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine said eight people were injured. The attacks damaged civilian infrastructure in both cities, though the full extent of destruction was not immediately clear.
What's Next
Ukrainian authorities are continuing search and rescue operations in affected areas, and casualty figures may rise. It remains unclear whether the attack signals a shift in Russia's air campaign as the war approaches its third year.
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Ukraine reports Russian night attack with 17 missiles, 202 drones kills 2, wounds 29
