4 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Russian Regions and Crimea

Sep. 8, 2026 A fire purportedly broke out at an oil refinery in the city of Saratov following Ukrainian attacks on Sept. 8, 2026. @exilenova_plus / Telegram At least four people were killed and 18 others were injured overnight in Ukrainian drone attacks across Russia and annexed Crimea, officials said Tuesday. A 39-year-old man was killed in an attack on a gas station in the Bryansk region town of Starodub, 35 kilometers (21 miles) north of the Ukrainian border, acting Governor Yegor Kovalchuk said. Three others were wounded, he added. In the nearby Belgorod region, acting Governor Alexander Shuvayev said one person was killed in a border district as a result of a “targeted” hit. Four others were injured across the region, where Shuvayev said Ukraine carried out 112 attacks in the past 24 hours. Unverified reports said that Ukrainian drones targeted a Rosneft-operated oil refinery in the southern Saratov region. Saratov region Governor Roman Busargin confirmed only damage to residential homes and that 10 people, including three children, were injured. Crimea’s Kremlin-installed leader Sergei Aksyonov reported two deaths and one injury from a drone strike near the city of Simferopol. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted 384 Ukrainian drones across Russia and Crimea between Monday night and Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, at least two people were killed in Kyiv after Russia resumed its strikes on the Ukrainian capital following a three-day ceasefire that coincided with renewed talks to end the war. Read more about: Ukraine war , Drones Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 2 in Nizhny Novgorod Region Governor Gleb Nikitin said two others were hospitalized with injuries, though he did not specify where or when the attack took place. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Woman in Belgorod as Russia Claims Kyiv Targeted Nuclear Plant The Defense Ministry said it intercepted more than 200 Ukrainian drones across the country overnight, including in the northwestern Leningrad region. 2 Min read Ukrainian Drones Strike Rosneft Refinery in Ryazan Region The refinery, among Russia’s five largest, was also attacked in early August, forcing Rosneft to cut production at the facility by around half. 1 Min read Thousands Left Without Power in Northern Ukraine After Russian Air Attack In the Chernihiv region, authorities said drone strikes on energy facilities left 30,000 people without electricity. 1 Min read