# Ukraine drone kills 3 in Belgorod, Russia strikes kill 2 in Kharkiv

2026-08-08T21:42:54+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Belgorod killed three and injured 25 on Sunday, acting governor Alexander Shuvayev said. Russian strikes on Kharkiv killed two and wounded 23, Ukrainian officials said. Earlier, a drone strike on a beach in Russia's Black Sea resort killed seven, including four children, Russian authorities said. The Hindu reports that a separate attack near Moscow killed five. Turkey appealed for safe navigation in the Black Sea after two Turkish-owned ships were hit. The Hindu also notes that the United Nations has recorded over 16,000 civilian deaths in Ukraine since the invasion.

## Coverage

- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/russian-and-ukrainian-drone-strikes-kill-at-least-5-in-each-country/article71306871.ece>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/ukrainian-drone-attack-on-russias-belgorod-kills-3-injures-25-101786267657771.html>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/five-dead-in-new-russia-ukraine-strikes-101786265154203.html>

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