Russia launches strikes on Ukraine facilities

Russia launched overnight strikes across Ukraine hitting military factories and energy infrastructure, including a drone attack on a Kyiv apartment block. Local officials reported casualties and infrastructure damage. Meanwhile, air defenses intercepted dozens of Ukrainian drones over Russia.

A damaged apartment building following a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, November 12, 2026. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

Russia launched 71 drones targeting military and energy infrastructure across Ukraine overnight, killing 1 person and injuring 5 others in Kyiv. The large-scale assault struck multiple defence factories and electricity substations in several regions. The coordinated aerial barrage highlights the ongoing vulnerability of urban centers and critical grid networks as winter approaches.