Russian missiles kill at least 13 in Kyiv as air defenses weaken

Russian missiles struck Kyiv on August 20, 2026, killing at least 13 people as Ukrainian air defenses depleted their stock of interceptors. Moscow intensified attacks to take advantage of Ukraine's weakened air defense capabilities.

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Missile Barrage Shows Russia’s Doubt That Ukraine Can Defend Itself

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Maybe I shouldn't think about this, but I can't imagine what it's like to go through daily life with a war raging out your front door. We might find out soon. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/w... Moscow is taking advantage of Ukraine’s depleted stock of interceptors and is intensifying attacks, worsening the civilian death toll.