Russian attack kills at least 17 in Kyiv as Ukraine hammers more Wildberries warehouses

An aerial view shows a massive column of smoke rising above Kyiv from a burning NOVUS supermarket chain warehouse following a Russian ballistic missile attack on the capital on August 5, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine.Libkos | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesRussia launched a massive wave of drone and ballistic missile strikes on Ukraine's capital, killing at least 17 people and leaving 44 injured in one of the Kremlin's deadliest attacks across Kyiv this year.The bombardment comes as each side ramps up air attacks on critical infrastructure and logistics hubs, with Ukrainian drones hitting more warehouses belonging to Amazon-style retailer Wildberries.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered his condolences to the families of those killed in Russia's latest attack, saying the "heavy strike" featured 24 ballistic missiles, four Zircon/Oniks missiles and 115 drones. The main targets of the attack were warehouse facilities belonging to civilian businesses, Zelenskyy said Wednesday, alongside strikes on infrastructure and a railway station. "Ballistic missile interceptors could have saved the lives of those killed today. It is very important that our partners understand that delays in s...