At Least 3 Killed in Ukrainian Attacks Across Russia

July 16, 2026 A photo purporting to show damage to an apartment building in Engels, Saratov region after a drone attack on July 16, 2026. Exilnova+ / Telegram At least three people were killed across Russia during overnight Ukrainian attacks, regional authorities said Thursday morning, while two people were reported to have been killed in a Russian strike on Kyiv. In the central Yaroslavl region, located around 250 kilometers (155 miles) east of Moscow and home to an oil refinery that has come under repeated attack, Governor Mikhail Yevrayev said that one man had been killed and another four were injured. Yevrayev said 19 drones had been downed over the region, but did not specify what had been targeted. In the western Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine, local authorities said that a 15-year-old girl and her grandmother were killed in a rocket strike on the village of Suzemka. One other person was injured in the attack, they said. Further south in the Saratov region, Governor Roman Busargin said civilian infrastructure was damaged in a drone strike on the city of Engles, which hosts an airbase that has come under repeated Ukrainian attack in recent years. No injuries were reported. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said more than 200 drones had been tracked in the skies above the broader Moscow region overnight, adding that "most" of them were intercepted. He did not report any damage or injuries. Russia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted 375 Ukrainian drones across Russia and annexed Crimea between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, officials said a Russian ballistic attack on Kyiv early Thursday killed two people and sparked fires. In a statement, Russia's military claimed it targeted drone production facilities in the Ukrainian capital overnight. Reuters contributed reporting. Read more about: Drones , Ukraine war , Yaroslavl , Bryansk 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 Attacks on Western Russia Kill 2 Authorities in the Belgorod and Bryansk border regions reported one death each during overnight air attacks. 1 Min read Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Border Regions Leave 2 Dead Authorities in the Belgorod and Bryansk regions reported the separate deaths after a night of cross-border attacks. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 3 Railroad Workers in Bryansk Region Russian Railways said a switcher locomotive came under a drone attack in the town of Unecha. 1 Min read 2 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Western Russia Authorities reported the two deaths in the border regions of Belgorod and Kursk, which regularly face attacks from Ukraine. 1 Min read