Russian drone attack on Zhytomyr police building kills three and injures 53

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First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 6:46 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 20, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

A Russian drone struck a National Police building in Zhytomyr, Ukraine. Headlines report three deaths and 53 injuries, though earlier reports cited lower figures.

SO WHAT?

The attack caused significant casualties at a public-security facility and demonstrates continued military strikes against targets in Ukraine.

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Reports behind this event

en.interfax.com.uaen

Death toll in Zhytomyr from Russian attack on National Police building rises to 3, 53 injured

Aug 20, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC

kyivpost.comen

Russian 'Banderol' Drone Strikes Zhytomyr Police Building, Kills 2, Injures 20

Aug 19, 2026, 7:32 PM UTC

en.apa.azen

Two police officers killed, 20 people injured as a result of the enemy attack on Zhytomyr

Aug 19, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC