The Russia-Ukraine war has witnessed another deadly escalation. Authorities report that at least five people were killed in a drone attack in Moscow, while Russian forces launched fresh strikes on Ukraine's Sumy region.

The latest attacks come amid continuing cross-border drone warfare and intensified military operations on both sides. As Moscow and Kyiv exchange strikes, concerns are growing over the widening scope of the conflict and its impact on civilians.

Here's the latest on the Moscow drone attack, the strike on Sumy, and what these developments mean for the broader Russia-Ukraine war.


Moscow drone attack: 5 killed as Russia targets Ukraine's Sumy 

Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Wednesday (August 9) that Russian forces shot down two combat drones headed for the capital. Taking to Telegram, mayor Sobyanin said one drone was downed in the Domodedovo area on the southern outskirts of Moscow, while the second was shot down in the Minsk highway area, west of the capital.

Russia: Moscow mayor says military shot down two drones headed for capital

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered stepped-up protection at the border after Moscow on Tuesday (February 28) accused Kyiv of launching drones deep into the national territory.

Putin steps up border protection as Russia alleges drone attacks by Ukraine