Ukraine warns of tough winter as Russia strikes kill 4 in Kyiv region

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a joint press conference with Serbia's President following their meeting at the Palace of Serbia, in Belgrade on Aug 8, 2026. (Photo: AFP/Andrej Isakovic) 09 Aug 2026 02:13AM (Updated: 09 Aug 2026 02:14AM) BELGRADE: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Saturday (Aug

Two grandparents and their 3-year-old grandson were killed after multiple Russian drones destroyed their home in the Brovary district of Kyiv region, northeast of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, early Saturday.

Four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the surrounding region, local officials said Saturday, as Ukraine hit another oil refinery in Russia.

Four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the surrounding region, local officials said Saturday, as Ukraine hit another oil refinery in Russia.

Two grandparents and their 3-year-old grandson were killed after multiple Russian drones destroyed their home.

Ukraine is chronically short of air defense munitions, making it very difficult for air defense forces to intercept Russian ballistic missiles.

Russian attacks kill 4 in Kyiv and surrounding region as air defenses fall short  apnews.com

Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region have killed four people, including a child

Russian attacks kill 4 in Kyiv and surrounding region as air defenses fall short  Toronto Star

Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region have killed four people, including a child

Meanwhile, Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is today making his first official visit to Serbia – a rare European country still closely aligned with Moscow.

The State Emergency Service of Ukraine shared images on social media showing blazes ravaging what appeared to be warehouses and garages.

Deadly Russian attack in Kyiv region kills 3, including child  The Kyiv Independent

Three people, including a child, were killed and three others injured in Kyiv region as Russia launched an overnight drone attack. Explosions were also heard in Kyiv and Dnipro, while falling debris damaged homes, vehicles and other buildings in the Brovary district.

At least 17 people were killed after Russia launched an overnight ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv.