Russian forces struck the area around Ukraine's largest Danube port of Izmail overnight on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, causing damage and igniting a fire, according to regional Ukrainian authorities on Thursday, August 13th.

Meanwhile, Moscow reported that it downed 362 Ukrainian drones overnight. An attack in Russia's Salavat area also triggered a blaze at an oil refinery, local authorities said.

These developments highlight ongoing hostilities affecting critical infrastructure on both sides.

Sources