MacroAug 16, 2026, 8:19 AM

Russia Reports Overnight Strikes on Ukrainian Defence and Energy Sites

Russia's Defence Ministry said its forces hit missile and drone production facilities in Kyiv, an oil refinery in Kremenchug, and a steel mill in Kryvyi Rih.

According to the Russian Defence Ministry, overnight strikes targeted the Fire Point facility in Kyiv, which produces Flamingo missiles, as well as the Kiev-111 plant that manufactures drones.

Attacks were also reported against the largest oil refinery in Kremenchug and a steel mill in Kryvyi Rih. The ministry described the operation as massive strikes across Ukraine.

Source: First Squawk

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