Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv
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Russian forces, Ukrainian officials
Kyiv, Ukraine
August 19, 2026
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Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv, killing at least three people. 20 people were wounded, with 14 hospitalized. Residential buildings and a children's hospital were damaged.
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