Russian military drones strike police headquarters in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, killing two
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Russian military drones struck a national police headquarters in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, on August 19, killing two police officers and wounding at least 10. The strike set the building's fourth floor and roof on fire, and emergency services were deployed to the scene.
Key Facts
- The attack occurred at 20:32 on August 19, 2026.
- The drones were Banderol-type reactive drones.
- The target was the National Police Headquarters building in Zhytomyr.
The Drone Attack
Russian military drones attacked Ukraine's Zhytomyr region at 20:32 on August 19, 2026. The strike was carried out with Banderol-type reactive drones. The target was the National Police Headquarters building.
Casualties and Response
Two police officers were killed and at least 10 people were wounded. The strikes caused a fire on the building's fourth floor and roof. Firefighters, emergency medical teams and law enforcement were dispatched to the scene.
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Russian military drones strike police headquarters in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, killing two
