Russia Ukraine War
Local residents stand in front of heavily damaged residential buildings after an overnight Russian attack, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.
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Russia has launched a massive nighttime aerial attack on Kyiv, using missiles and drones, killing at least 16 people in the city and surrounding region. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has urged countries to send more Patriot air defense interceptors, as Ukraine struggles with a shortage. The attack targeted Kyiv, leaving about 40 people wounded. Russia claims it hit a Kyiv industrial site involved in missile production. The assault has alarmed European neighbors, prompting Poland and Romania to activate air defenses. Explosions damaged residential buildings and infrastructure in Kyiv, where more than 38,000 people sheltered in its subway stations overnight. Meanwhile, Ukraine said it struck oil facilities in Russia's Tatarstan and Krasnodar regions.
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