Russia launches 115 drones and 28 missiles against Ukraine
The short version
Russia launched 115 drones and 28 missiles against Ukraine in one of its biggest airstrikes of the year. At least 17 people were killed in Kiev and more than 40 were injured.
Russia launched 115 drones and 28 missiles against Ukraine on August 5, according to Russian and international media reports.7,2 In Kiev, the attacks left at least 17 people dead and more than 40 injured, according to Ukrainian authorities.2 Ukrainian air defenses shot down nearly 90% of the 115 drones launched, but failed to intercept all 24 ballistic and four cruise missiles, according to Ukraine.2
Ukrainian authorities ordered the evacuation of children and families in Kramatorsk following intensified Russian shelling in the region.7 In the Kiev region, shelling became more frequent and deadly, according to local reports.7 Ukraine attacked a refinery in Yaroslavl, 250 kilometers from Moscow, in the largest attack recorded in that region since the start of the war.5
According to Russian authorities, nearly 90 drones were shot down in the Yaroslavl region, while more than 600 unmanned devices were repelled across Russia.5 Ukraine attacked strategic Russian infrastructure, including a refinery and a train station, DW reports.6 Russia bombed a train station and a ship in Ukraine, according to international media reports.6
Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed Denis Lyamin as head of the Russian Drone Forces, a new branch of the Army.3 Kiev was attacked with Russian ballistic missiles on the night of August 4, in an uptick in long-range clashes.3 German police defused a drone bomb at Leipzig airport, which was allegedly aimed at Ukrainian cargo planes.1
The drone bomb went down unexploded due to a defect in the detonator, according to German media reports.1
Why it matters
Kiev is the capital of Ukraine and has been a recurring target of Russian airstrikes since the start of the invasion in 2022.3,2
Yaroslavl is a Russian city located 250 kilometers east of Moscow, known for its oil industry and refineries.5
Drones and long-range missiles have become a central element of the conflict, with both sides attacking strategic infrastructure far from the ground front.4,6
Since 2022, the war in Ukraine has seen an increase in the use of drones and electronic warfare systems, redefining the strategic balance in airspace.4
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