Explosions in Kyiv and drone attacks on Moscow
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Russian and Ukrainian military forces
Kyiv, Ukraine and Moscow, Russia
August 16, 2026
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Explosions reported in Kyiv due to ballistic missile attacks. One person injured in Kyiv; fire reported in a northern suburb. Russian forces downed approximately 28 drones targeting Moscow.
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