Bloomberg
Russia Tests Ukraine and NATO With Escalation
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Russia conducted missile and drone attacks on Ukraine while Ukrainian air defense systems faced ammunition shortages, according to Bloomberg reporting. Bloomberg Economics Geoeconomics Analyst Alex Kokcharov and Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Defense Analyst Col. Wayne Sanders discussed Russia's military operations against Ukraine and NATO members during a Bloomberg program segment. The attacks occurred as winter approached and Ukraine worked to maintain air defense capabilities.
