Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russia, 8 dead, 635 intercepted
Ukraine used drones to attack places in Russia, like a big airbase and a factory that makes oil.
Some people were hurt and at least eight died.
Russia said it shot down 635 of the drones.
The attacks also hit a big online store called Wildberries.
The Ukrainian president said the attacks were a reply to Russia's war.
Ukrainian drones struck Russian military, energy, and civilian sites, killing at least eight people.
Russia’s Defence Ministry reported downing 635 drones during the overnight assault.
Targets included the Engels airbase, Saratov refinery, Wildberries warehouse, and a Kaluga oil depot.
The attack also hit residential buildings in Engels, Saratov, Udmurtia, and Belgorod, causing casualties.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strikes were a response to Russian aggression.
- Who
- Ukrainian forces and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- What
- Drone attacks on Russian military, energy, and civilian sites
- When
- Sunday, August 2, 2024
- Where
- Engels, Saratov, Belgorod, Udmurtia, Bashkortostan, Ufa, Russia
- Why
- Ukraine's response to Russian aggression and to disrupt Russia's war effort
- Drones intercepted
- 635
- Fatalities
- At least 8
- Targets hit
- Engels airbase, Saratov refinery, Wildberries warehouse, Kaluga oil depot
- Attack date
- Sunday, August 2, 2024
- Attacking side
- Ukraine
- Defending side
- Russia
