Ukraine-Russia Escalation Hits Civilians | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 1m

Overnight, Russia and Ukraine traded devastating strikes that killed civilians on both sides—Ukraine’s drones hit Belgorod, killing five including a child, while Russian missiles slammed into Kharkiv and Odesa, wounding dozens. As Ukraine scrambles to shore up its crumbling air defenses, President Zelenskyy is urgently lobbying for more Patriot systems, exploring domestic ammo production, and even testing Starlink-guided strikes inside Russia. Meanwhile, Russia claims to have intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones and retaliated by bombing drone depots. The war’s brutal rhythm continues…