# Russian strikes kill at least 15 in Kyiv region 2026-08-06T17:45:36+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 15 people and wounded 42 in Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight on August 5, Ukraine’s state emergency service said, The Hindu reports. Fourteen deaths were recorded in the wider region and one in Kyiv. Fires broke out at warehouses, logistics facilities and other sites. The Hindu’s other report put the death toll at 17 and said more than 40 people were wounded, citing local authorities. Ukraine said its forces shot down 98 of 115 drones but failed to intercept any missiles. The attacks damaged two Epicentr logistics hubs and destroyed part of its ceramic tile factory. The company said one employee died, three were wounded and repairs could take up to two years. Ukraine says it lacks enough Patriot interceptor missiles to stop large ballistic-missile barrages. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - thehindu.com Tags: air defence, civilian deaths, Kyiv, Russian strikes, Ukraine war Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/russian-strikes-kill-17-in-kyiv-as-missiles-evade-air-defences/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/russian-strikes-kill-17-in-kyiv-as-missiles-evade-air-defences/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.