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20 August 2026

Deadly Russian missile barrage hits Kyiv in hours-long overnight attack

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Deadly Russian missile barrage hits Kyiv in hours-long overnight attack

Russia launched a hours-long overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones across Kyiv.

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