Russia says it has struck Ukrainian railway and port facilities in a new round of attacks, as Ukraine reportedly targeted a Baltic oil hub and a warehouse near Moscow with drones, according to Al Jazeera.
Key facts
- Russia says its strikes hit Ukrainian railway and port facilities.
- Ukraine reportedly targeted a Baltic oil hub with drones.
- A warehouse near Moscow was also reportedly targeted by Ukrainian drones.
- Reported by Al Jazeera on August 14, 2026.
Russia said it had struck Ukrainian railway and port facilities in a new series of attacks, according to Al Jazeera reporting published on August 14, 2026.
The reported strikes on transport infrastructure add to the exchange of long-range attacks that have continued between the two sides.
At the same time, Kyiv targeted a Baltic oil hub and a warehouse near Moscow with drones, according to the same report.
The two developments point to continued cross-border strikes, with each side reportedly aiming at infrastructure and logistics targets.
Al Jazeera did not provide further details in the material available on the scale of the damage or any casualties resulting from the strikes.
As with earlier reported attacks in the conflict, claims from either side can be difficult to verify independently.
Why it matters
Strikes on railways, ports and oil facilities target the infrastructure that both sides rely on to move supplies and fuel, which can affect the wider course of the war. Continued long-range attacks also signal that neither side is pulling back from targeting each other's logistics and energy assets.
Frequently asked questions
What did Russia say it struck?
According to Al Jazeera, Russia said its new strikes hit Ukrainian railway and port facilities.
What did Ukraine reportedly target?
Al Jazeera reported that Kyiv targeted a Baltic oil hub and a warehouse near Moscow with drones.
When was this reported?
The report was published by Al Jazeera on August 14, 2026.