Ukraine hits multiple Russian regions, killing 8: officials
Ukrainian drone and shelling attacks across multiple Russian regions resulted in at least eight civilian deaths. Russian officials condemned the strikes, while Kyiv maintains that its actions are retaliatory and aimed at pressuring Moscow.
Why it matters
The escalation of attacks deep within Russian territory marks a significant development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Ukraine attacked multiple regions of Russia on Sunday (August 2, 2026), killing at least eight people, Russian officials said.
Some of the strikes hit hundreds of kilometres from the front line, according to authorities.
Both Moscow and Kyiv have upped attacks on each other in recent months, as U.S.-led talks aimed at ending the conflict remain largely frozen.
Kyiv, which denies targeting civilians, says the strikes are fair retaliation for deadly Russian bombardment of its own territory and are aimed at pressuring Moscow into negotiations.
Ukrainian shelling of Russia's Belgorod region bordering Ukraine left three dead, while a separate drone attack on the Saratov region bordering Kazakhstan killed two others, regional authorities said.
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