Russian massive Shahed and missile strikes hit Dnipro, Kamianske, and Kharkiv - What is known
Photo: Detailed information on the aftermath is not yet available (facebook.com/DSNSKyiv)
During the night of July 26, Russian forces continued their attacks on Dnipro, Kamianske, and Kharkiv. Multiple explosions were heard in all three cities amid a wave of drone and missile strikes.
RBC-Ukraine has compiled everything known so far.
An air raid alert was issued overnight in Kyiv and several other regions of Ukraine due to the threat of ballistic missile strikes. The alert was announced at approximately 1:28 AM Kyiv time. About an hour later, Dnipro and Kharkiv came under heavy attack from Shahed drones.
What is known about ballistic missile strike
Following the ballistic missile threat, the Ukrainian Air Force began detecting high-speed targets heading toward Dnipro, Kamianske, Kremenchuk, and Kharkiv.
However, it was later confirmed that a series of explosions had occurred in Dnipro and Kharkiv. While no detailed information on the aftermath was initially available, Kharkiv authorities reported that the strike hit the city’s Kyivskyi district. Following a second wave of attacks, several people were reportedly injured, though the exact number remains unknown.
No confirmed information was reported about attacks on Kamianske or Kremenchuk. It appears those cities were not targeted in the end.
About an hour earlier, Dnipropetrovsk Regional Governor Serhii Lysak reported a missile strike by Russian forces, which sparked a fire in the city. Shortly afterward, Mayor Andrii Bieliukov confirmed the attack and shared the first photo of the aftermath.
Photo: Fire in the city of Kamianske (t.me/belousov_andrei)
As of 03:08 AM Kyiv time, a new ballistic missile threat emerged, this time from the east. A high-speed target was later detected heading toward Kharkiv, though no explosions were reported.
What is known about drone attack
Starting at 01:43 AM Kyiv time, the Ukrainian Air Force began detecting groups of Shahed drones over Dnipropetrovsk region, flying toward Dnipro, Kamianske, and Pavlohrad.
Shortly afterward, Suspilne reported explosions in Dnipro that continued for about an hour. The military later confirmed a massive drone assault on Dnipro and Kamianske. At the time, there were no reports of damage or casualties.
"A massive attack on Dnipro and the region is ongoing. Do not leave shelters. Stay strong!" said Dnipropetrovsk Governor Serhii Lysak at 03:20 AM Kyiv time.
At 02:22 AM Kyiv time, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov and regional head Oleh Syniehubov also reported a large-scale drone attack on Kharkiv. Around ten explosions were heard in the city over a 40-minute span, with the Kyivskyi district confirmed to be among the areas hit.
Other details on attack
Russian forces reportedly attacked Kharkiv not only with drones and missiles but also with guided aerial bombs.
Kharkiv endured a nearly three-hour-long combined assault, according to Mayor Terekhov.
"Russia used several types of weapons, guided aerial bombs, ballistic missiles, and kamikaze drones. Preliminary reports indicate four strikes with guided bombs, two ballistic missile hits, and about 15 Shahed drone attacks," he wrote at 03:29 AM Kyiv time.
Sources: The official Telegram channels of Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, Kharkiv Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov, Dnipropetrovsk Regional Governor Serhii Lysak, and the Ukrainian Air Force.
Background: Russian strikes on Ukraine
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russia has continued regular attacks on Ukrainian cities using drones, various types of missiles, artillery, and aerial bombs.
For instance, on the night of June 25, Russian forces launched two Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles and 61 Shahed drones, including a decoy UAV. By morning, Ukraine’s air defenses had downed 54 aerial targets.
More details are available in the full report by RBC-Ukraine.
