Russia-Ukraine: At Least 6 Killed in Attacks on August 7
Key Points
- At least 6 people killed in Russian attacks across eastern Ukraine on August 7, 2026, with 2 deaths in Dnipropetrovsk and additional casualties in Kherson, Kharkiv, and Donetsk.
- Ukraine struck Wildberries logistics facility in Yekaterinburg on August 7, marking continued attacks on the Russian e-commerce platform since mid-July when Kyiv began targeting at least 20 company sites.
- Russia struck Dnipropetrovsk region at least 50 times on August 7 using drones, artillery, and aerial bombs; Ukrainian military reported hitting 14 refineries and four airfields in its 40-day strike campaign.
Ukraine's military struck a Wildberries logistics facility in Yekaterinburg early on August 7, with multiple drones observed before large fires broke out. The company confirmed the attack via Telegram, stating the facility was evacuated beforehand and flames contained. The strike, located roughly 2,000 kilometers from the frontline, represents the latest in a series of Ukrainian attacks on Wildberries since mid-July, when Kyiv began targeting at least 20 of the company's sites. Those earlier attacks killed at least 13 people, triggered fires, and destroyed stock. Ukraine contends Wildberries supports Russia's war effort, a claim Moscow and the company deny.
Ukraine's military reported that its 40-day strike campaign has hit 14 refineries, several oil depots and loading terminals, 14 aircraft, and four airfields. Russia countered by attacking 7 oil and gas production facilities in eastern Ukraine overnight into August 7, according to state oil and gas company Naftogaz, which claimed destruction of "critical" equipment. Acting CEO Sergiy Fedorenko stated: "Russia is systematically attacking Ukraine's oil and gas production sector in an attempt to inflict maximum damage to our infrastructure ahead of winter."
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The Russian Defence Ministry said forces hit two more cargo vessels in the Black Sea that it claimed were being utilized for "the interests of the Ukrainian military," and struck fuel storage facilities at the port of Pivdennyi.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived for his first official visit to Serbia on August 7, posting on X that he planned to discuss "expanding economic ties between our countries, relations with the European Union, and other things that can work for our peoples." The visit was expected to anger Russia, a long-time Serbian ally and natural gas supplier.
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The August 7 attacks underscore both Moscow and Kyiv's intensifying focus on economic and energy infrastructure as the conflict continues. While Russia concentrates drone and artillery strikes on populated regions in eastern Ukraine, Ukraine has expanded its operational range to target Russian logistics and energy facilities hundreds of kilometers behind the frontline, demonstrating sustained capacity to project power into Russian territory.
What Happens Next
Ukraine is likely to continue targeting Wildberries and Russian energy infrastructure as winter approaches, viewing such strikes as essential to degrading Russia's supply chains and fuel supplies. Russia will probably maintain or escalate drone attacks on eastern Ukrainian population centers and energy facilities. The targeting of civilian infrastructure by both sides suggests the conflict may intensify rather than move toward negotiation in the coming weeks.
Sources: Al Jazeera and other international news outlets.
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