Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, injuring at least 20 people

Ukrainian servicemen hit a Russian drone during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

KYIV, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Russia ⁠attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones last night, ⁠causing damage to residential buildings and injuring about 20 ‌people in the eastern and southern regions, local authorities said on Thursday.

Ballistic and cruise missiles were directed at Kyiv, the Kyiv region and Kharkiv ​in the east of the country, ⁠while drones attacked Zaporizhzhia in ⁠the south.