Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills at least 17 with dozens injured

WorldPolitics
5 Aug 2026 • 3:44 PM MYT
The Independent
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Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills at least 17 with dozens injured

  • Russia launched an overnight attack on Ukraine's capital region using ballistic missiles and drones.
  • The assault resulted in at least 17 fatalities and 42 injuries across the Kyiv region.
  • Multiple fires, including at logistics warehouses, were reported in areas such as Brovary, Bucha, and Fastiv districts.
  • Air raid alerts were active for over an hour in Kyiv, with seven sites in the capital reportedly hit.
  • The attack follows intelligence reports suggesting a North Korean missile unit, potentially equipped with 120 ballistic missiles, is deploying to western Russia for strikes against Ukraine.

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