20 August 2026
Russian ballistic missiles kill at least 13 in Kyiv, injure more than 30
Russian ballistic missiles struck the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 30. Authorities said the strikes damaged buildings across the city and disrupted power supplies. The attacks left residents without electricity and caused structural damage to homes and other buildings, officials reported. Emergency services and repair crews were expected to deal with the immediate aftermath, and local power restoration will be needed where networks were hit. No further details about the timing or specific locations of the strikes were provided in the initial information available.
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Damage to buildings and disrupted power mean many residents will face outages and potential displacement while repairs and power restoration are carried out.
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