Russia launches 219 drones and 24 ballistic missiles in overnight attack on Ukraine

Published February 12, 2026 5:32am ET



Russia launched another strike on Ukraine as 219 drones and 24 ballistic missiles reportedly hit various cities throughout the country on Wednesday night. Two people were killed, and 10 people were injured in the strikes.

Wednesday’s strike against Ukraine comes a day after Russia launched a massive attack, deploying 470 drones in various cities and regions across the Eastern European country. A father and his three children under 2 years old were reportedly killed during this attack. 

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