Escalating cross-border drone and missile strikes between Russia and Ukraine

Intense cross-border hostilities between Russia and Ukraine occurred between November 11 and 13, 2026, involving widespread drone and missile strikes. In Ukraine, Russian attacks targeted critical energy infrastructure across nine regions and urban centers including Kyiv, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Rivne. Casualties reported over these days include at least three deaths in Odesa, one in Kyiv, and one in Zaporizhzhia, with scores of civilians injured. Infrastructure damage included a hospital and residential blocks in Kyiv, a kindergarten in Rivne, and power facilities in Zaporizhzhia and the Odesa region.

Simultaneously, Ukrainian drone operations targeted Russian territory, specifically the Belgorod region, where strikes in Antonovka and Shebekino resulted in casualties, including at least two deaths and several injuries. Additionally, in the Russian city of Volgograd, drone debris caused fires at an industrial site near a major Lukoil refinery. These incidents represent a significant surge in ongoing hostilities, characterized by reciprocal long-range strikes impacting both military-energy targets and civilian areas. Local officials continue to assess damage as rescue operations conclude at various strike sites.