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Russian missiles strike Zaporizhzhia overnight: five dead and 20 wounded. Explosions also reported in Kyiv

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During the night of August 11-12, 2026, Russian missiles struck the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia. According to local authorities, the attack killed five people and wounded at least 20, with the death toll reportedly still rising as confirmed by the same sources.

Explosions were also recorded in Kyiv, where a series of detonations was heard shortly after midnight. Ukrainian authorities confirmed the attack on the capital but have not yet released a detailed casualty count.

According to the outlet RaiNews, the overall death toll may be higher, reaching at least nine victims across the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions. This figure, not confirmed by other sources, remains subject to independent verification.

On the opposing front, explosions were reported in the Russian port of Novorossiysk on the Black Sea. Russian state media reported that air defenses were attempting to repel a drone attack and confirmed the presence of casualties. Separately, RaiNews reported a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian region of Voronezh, with one dead and two wounded, while La Stampa mentioned a fire at an oil refinery in the Russian Far East.

The overall picture of reciprocal overnight attacks remains evolving, with military operations recorded on both sides of the front line and casualty figures still being determined.