Ukraine’s August 2026 Strikes Target Russian Airfields and Economy
Ukrainian forces intensified long-range strikes against Russian airfields, drone launch sites, and economic infrastructure in late August 2026. Key targets included the Yeysk and Millerovo airfields in Russia’s border regions, where Ukrainian forces destroyed air defense systems, radar networks, and ammunition depots. Simultaneously, strikes on Russian marketplaces and oil refineries have severely impacted Moscow’s logistics and revenue. On the ground, Ukrainian infantry advanced in the Kupyansk direction after suppressing Russian drone capabilities, while Russian forces failed to make significant gains in Kharkiv and Donetsk oblasts.