Russia launches massive missile attack on Kyiv

Russia conducted a large-scale combined missile strike on Kyiv and surrounding regions on August 20, 2026, according to President Zelenskyy. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko reported at least 18 people hospitalised from the overnight attack.

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Russia launches ‘massive attack’ on Kyiv and surrounding region – Europe live

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Zelenskyy says Russia had been preparing for a long time, combining different types of missiles Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said 18 people have been hospitalised after the overnight attacks, with emergency and clean-up response continuing at various sites across three districts of the city. “The capital is recovering from a massive enemy attack,” he said in a video on Telegram. Continue reading...