KYIV, Ukraine — Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight strikes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of using North Korean ballistic missiles in an attack on Zaporizhzhia that killed at least six people and injured 19 others. The latest escalation came amid continued long-range attacks between the two sides and follows deadly Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia’s Tatarstan region.
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Ukrainian Prisoners Describe Torture as UN Reports Widespread Abuse
UNITED NATIONS — Former Ukrainian detainees and Ukrainian officials have accused Russian authorities of widespread torture and ill-treatment of prisoners of war and civilian detainees, including allegations of beatings, electric shocks and sexual abuse. Russia rejected the accusations at an informal U.N. Security Council meeting, describing them as a “disinformation campaign.”
Russian Strikes Near Kyiv Kill Three, Including Child
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian strikes killed three people, including a child, in Ukraine’s Kyiv region on Saturday, August 8, 2026, according to regional administration head Tymur Tkachenko, as explosions shook the capital and fires broke out in parts of the city.
Senate Passes Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill Named for Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON, United States — The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly approved legislation targeting Russia and Iran with new sanctions, advancing the measure after months of stalled negotiations and naming it in honor of the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of its strongest supporters. The bill passed 86-11 and now moves to the Republican-controlled House, where its prospects remain uncertain.
Russia Drops Record Number of Glide Bombs on Ukraine as Casualties Mount, Kyiv Claims
Russia intensified its aerial campaign against Ukraine in July by launching a record number of glide bombs while also increasing ballistic missile attacks, according to Ukrainian officials. The escalation came as Kyiv claimed Russian forces suffered their highest monthly casualty figures of the year, even as Moscow continued to rely on long-range strikes to maintain pressure on Ukraine.
Nine Killed as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Long-Range Drone and Missile Strikes
At least nine people were killed in a fresh wave of long-range drone and missile attacks exchanged between Russia and Ukraine, as both sides intensified strikes far beyond the front lines. Officials in both countries reported civilian casualties following overnight attacks on key infrastructure, warehouses and urban areas.