Russian Strikes Kill 3 in Kyiv Region, Official Says

By AFP Aug. 8, 2026 DSNS Ukraine Russian strikes killed three people, including a child, in a district northeast of Ukraine's capital, a regional military official said on Saturday, as Kyiv warned of incoming ballistic missiles. Moscow has significantly ramped up its attacks on the Ukrainian capital in recent months, often firing salvos of hard-to-intercept ballistic missiles in short blitzes. Three people, including a child, were killed, and three others were wounded in strikes on Brovary district northeast of Kyiv, Tymur Tkachenko, head of the regional military administration, wrote on Telegram. Falling debris from the attacks damaged houses and vehicles, in addition to causing a fire in a non-residential building, he said. Ukraine's state emergency service shared photos of a destroyed building covered in flames, saying the attack in the village of Pukhivka destroyed a two-storey house and two cars and sparked a fire in a warehouse. An AFP reporter in the capital heard a dozen explosions as Ukraine's air force warned of the “threat of ballistic weapon use from the north.” Four people were wounded from overnight attacks in the city, Kyiv's military administration said on Telegram. “An air raid alert has been declared in Kyiv due to the use of ballistic missiles,” it had said earlier, instructing residents to take shelter. Read more about: Kyiv , Ukraine war , Air defense 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 Ukraine Says Russian Strikes Kill 4 in Kyiv Region Officials said the attacks targeted "residential buildings, educational institutions, businesses and critical infrastructure." 1 Min read Russian Barrage Kills 10 in Kyiv, Including 11-Year-Old Girl The latest strikes came less than a week after another attack on Kyiv killed at least 28 people. 2 Min read In Photos: Kyiv Reels From Deadly Russian Missile Attack At least eight people were killed and dozens injured in the deadliest attack on the Ukrainian capital in months. 1 Min read Ukraine Strikes Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Region in Drone Attack The attack is another in Ukraine's campaign against Russia's oil and gas facilities. 1 Min read