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Russian drone attacks on Ukraine kill three in Odesa and Kharkiv
Russian forces launched drone and missile attacks on Ukraine overnight February 8-9, 2026, killing at least three civilians in Odesa and Kharkiv, injuring others, and damaging residential infrastructure and a gas pipeline.
Why It Matters
The attacks highlight Russia's ongoing campaign against Ukrainian civilian areas and infrastructure amid the 1,446th day of the invasion, exacerbating energy shortages and civilian casualties during winter.
Timeline
4 Events
Zelensky addresses attacks and calls for aid
February 8, 2026
President Zelenskyy urged partners for more air defense missiles in nightly address, citing Kyiv ballistic strikes and need for daily protection against Russian attacks.[1]
Drone strike kills woman and child in Kharkiv region
Overnight February 8, 2026
Russian drone strike on Bohodukhiv in Kharkiv region killed a woman and 10-year-old boy; three others injured. Bodies recovered by emergency services.[1][3]
Drone attack starts on Odesa
February 9, 2026, 12:30 a.m.
Russian drones approached Odesa around 12:30 a.m., striking residential infrastructure. A 35-year-old man killed, a 19-year-old woman injured, multi-story building damaged by fire, gas pipeline hit, and cars ablaze.[1][2]
Ballistic missile attack begins on Kyiv
February 8, 2026, 5:30 p.m. local time
Russian forces targeted Kyiv with ballistic missiles around 5:30 p.m., causing explosions and power outages in at least one district. Air defenses intercepted threats, and warnings lifted by 9:30 p.m.[1][2]