- Ukrainian drone attacks continue on Russian targets in Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kyiv, and Tula, alongside Zelenskyy talks with Trump ahead of the G7 summit.
- Russian guided aerial bomb struck Sumy kindergarten and missile/drone attacks hit Kyiv on July 2, 2026.
Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, and Sumy were targeted by ballistic missile attacks on August 16, 2026.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 16
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What happened
Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, and Sumy were targeted by ballistic missile attacks on August 16, 2026.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Kyiv
capital and largest city of Ukraine
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Sumy
city and capital of Sumy Oblast in north-eastern Ukraine
- Russia launched strikes on Kyiv, while Ukraine conducted strikes in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy. The conflict also involved attacks on Belgorod and Bryansk, with Balitsky commenting on Telegram.
- Russian drone attacks are underway in Mykolaiv and Sumy, targets in western Ukraine, while NATO aircraft are deployed in Polish airspace.
Related events
- Kyiv was targeted by cruise and ballistic missile attacks originating from Russia on May 27, 2026, with Patriot systems providing the most effective defense.
- Kyiv is requesting advanced defense systems, including Patriot missiles, from Sweden amid ongoing Russian ballistic attacks and calls for de-escalation from international figures.
- Russia launched major missile attacks on Ukraine, including barrages on Kharkiv and air assaults on Kyiv. High-profile figures like Vitali Klitschko and Yulia Svyrydenko commented on the situation.
- Reuters reported on missile strikes that occurred in Kyiv on July 1, 2026.
- Strikes hit multiple Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, Sumy, and Kremenchuk, alongside a warehouse targeted near Podolsk in the Moscow region.