Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Blitz on Russia; 10 Killed in Kharkiv

Ukrainian forces launched nearly 800 drones at Russian regions on August 18, 2026, while a Russian missile strike killed at least 10 civilians in the village of Pechenihy, Kharkiv.

Russian air defenses intercepted 791 drones, including 180 over the Moscow region, while the Kharkiv missile attack also left 17 people wounded and damaged 10 homes and seven vehicles.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated the drone campaign aims to pressure President Vladimir Putin into peace talks, as the U.K. reaffirmed its military support for Kyiv despite Russian warnings.