Ukraine theater · Missile / Drone
Russian attacks kill 8, injure 57 across Ukraine over past day, as deadly strike hits oil tanker truck in…
Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight on Aug. 12 with an Iskander-M ballistic missile, an anti-radiation Kh-31P missile, Kh-35 guided air-launched missiles, and 138 Shahed-type drones, according to the Air Force. The attacks killed 8 people and injured 57 across Ukraine over the past day, including a deadly strike on an oil tanker truck in Odesa Oblast.
Why it matters
The scale and variety of weapons used indicate a significant Russian aerial campaign, with civilian casualties and infrastructure damage reported.
What's unclear
- The specific locations of the casualties and the extent of damage to the oil tanker truck are not detailed in the reports.
Linked public sources
- Russian attacks kill 8, injure 57 across Ukraine over past day, as deadly strike hits oil tanker truck in Odesa Oblast — Kyiv Independent
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