At least 17 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade heavy attacks
Russia and Ukraine have intensified their conflict with heavy drone and missile attacks resulting in at least 17 deaths across both nations. The violence has impacted residential areas and infrastructure, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing war.
Why it matters
The rising civilian death toll and intensified military activity signal a dangerous escalation in a long-standing geopolitical conflict.
Exchange of fire intensifies as war, now in its fifth year, shows no signs of slowing down.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A police officer surveys the site of a Russian attack on a residential area in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on August 2, 2026 [Daryna Naumova/EPA] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 3 Aug 2026 3 Aug 2026 At least 16 people have been killed in Russia and 11 in Ukraine, according to local officials from each side, as both countries continue to exchange attacks.
Early on Tuesday, Russian state news agency TASS said that five people had been killed in a drone attack, with six others injured, in the Moscow region, according to its governor.
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