Russian Defense Ministry said between the night of July 31 and early August 1 local time its forces used land- and sea-based long-range precision weapons and long-range attack drones to strike Ukrainian military-industrial plants and logistics center

2026-08-01

Russian Defense Ministry said between the night of July 31 and early August 1 local time its forces used land- and sea-based long-range precision weapons and long-range attack drones to strike Ukrainian military-industrial plants and logistics centers in Kyiv city and Kyiv region. The ministry said the struck facilities were used to produce, store and transport missiles, drones, radar systems and electronic-warfare equipment. Early on August 1 Kyiv registered multiple large explosions; Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said Russian forces were launching ballistic missile strikes on the capital, causing casualties.