April 16, 2026
Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16
Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that stretched for hours from daytime into the night, killing at least 16 people and wounding more than 100 others as terrified residents cowered in their homes, officials said Thursday.
TL;DR
- Russia attacked civilian areas in Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.
- The attack lasted for several hours, from daytime into the night.
- At least 16 people were killed and more than 100 were wounded.
- Residents sought shelter in their homes during the offensive.