Russia strikes football stadium hours before major match as NATO attack warning issued

The shelling destroyed the roof, windows, and stands. 19:47, Fri, Aug 7, 2026 Updated: 20:18, Fri, Aug 7, 2026 The 34,000-seater Chornomorets Stadium was hit by Russia (Image: IGOR MASLOV/EPA/Shutterstock)A Russian strike hit a football stadium in Ukraine, just hours before it was set to host a major match. At least one person, a 29-year-old woman, was injured as a result of the attack, according to regional governor Oleh Kiper.The attack came as fresh US intelligence reportedly warned Vladimir Putin could seek to test NATO's resolve with a limited military incursion or cyberattack, raising fears the Kremlin may look beyond Ukraine as the war grinds into its fifth year. Chornomorets Stadium in the Black Sea port city of Odesa suffered damage to its roof, windows and stands after the strike