Russia's Nighttime Attack on Ukraine

Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Ukraine on Sunday, August 16. The attack damaged a farm in the Zaporizhzhia region and caused a fire. Explosions were reported in Kiev, Poltava, Dnipro, and Krivoy Rog. The attack was carried out in various regions of Ukraine, damaging the country's infrastructure and civilian targets. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to escalate. Ukrainian authorities blamed Russia for the attack and sought support from the international community. Russia, however, denied responsibility for the attack.