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Russian Drone Strikes Kill Child as US Sanctions Energy

8/9/2026

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Summary

Russian Drones Strike

On August 8, Russian drones and six ballistic missiles struck Ukraine, killing four people, including a 3-year-old child, and destroying a home.
Ukrainian forces hit Russia’s Ilsky and Syzran oil refineries, causing fires at both sites.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking in Serbia, urged Western allies to send more Patriot interceptors and to pressure President Vladimir Putin.

Summary

Senate Passes Sanctions

The U.S. Senate passed the Lindsey Graham-named sanctions bill targeting Russian energy exports by an 86-11 vote.
The bill would impose 100 percent tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas and requires President Donald Trump’s signature.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the sanctions would drain Russia’s ability to continue a war it cannot win.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the Senate vote.

History

Historical Context

In August 1990 Iraq invaded Kuwait, leading the UN Security Council to adopt Resolution 661 on 6 August and Resolution 665 on 25 August, which imposed a full oil embargo and authorised a naval blockade. The measures helped cut Iraq’s oil revenue and drove prices from $17 a barrel in July to $36 in October 1990. Lawmakers cite this precedent while passing the Graham sanctions bill targeting Russian oil.

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Russian Drones Strike

On August 8, Russian drones and six ballistic missiles struck Ukraine, killing four people, including a 3-year-old child, and destroying a home.
Ukrainian forces hit Russia’s Ilsky and Syzran oil refineries, causing fires at both sites.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking in Serbia, urged Western allies to send more Patriot interceptors and to pressure President Vladimir Putin.

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