Russian attacks kill four as Ukrainian air defences fall short

Russian attacks kill 4, including a 3-year-old child, in Kyiv region as air defenses fail

Four people, including a three-year-old child, were killed in overnight Russian attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region on August 8, 2026, as Ukrainian air defense systems failed to intercept all incoming missiles and drones. Ukraine responded by striking another oil refinery inside Russia.