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At least twelve killed in new Russian missile attack on Kyiv

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Source published: 20 Aug 2026, 09:09 CEST Publication time from the source RSS/feed

Ukraine/Russia · Multiple sources

At least twelve killed in new Russian missile attack on Kyiv

Deutschlandfunk reported on a major new Russian attack against the Ukrainian capital. Citing Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, the report said the death toll rose to at least twelve after overnight missile strikes. The attack highlights the continuing vulnerability of Ukrainian cities to Russian long-range weapons.

Time span
18 Aug 2026, 07:34 CEST → 20 Aug 2026, 09:09 CEST
Sources
3 sources
Reports
7
Trust
strong · multi-source

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Deutschlandfunk - Nachrichten

In der Ukraine sind am Abend bei russischen Angriffen mehrere Menschen getötet und verletzt worden. — not translated (source in a different language).

Deutschlandfunk - Nachrichten

Bei einem russischen Raketenangriff sind im Nordosten der Ukraine zehn Menschen getötet worden. — not translated (source in a different language).

Deutschlandfunk - Nachrichten

Russland hat in der Nacht erneut die ukrainische Hauptstadt Kiew angegriffen. — not translated (source in a different language).

SRF - News Latest

SRF reports that Russia launched missile and drone attacks against Kyiv and the surrounding region, causing multiple deaths. The strikes underline the continuing vulnerability of Ukrainian urban areas and the importance of international air defence support.

Deutschlandfunk - Nachrichten

Deutschlandfunk reports on a new Russian missile strike against Kyiv and the surrounding region. Ukrainian authorities said at least eight people were killed. Residential areas and civilian infrastructure were damaged, showing the continued pressure on Ukraine’s cities and the importance of air defence support from int...

Tagesschau - Alle Meldungen

Russland hat die ukrainische Hauptstadt Kiew erneut massiv angegriffen. Mindestens zwölf Menschen wurden getötet, mehr als 30 verletzt. Polen reagierte mit einer militärischen Luftoperation zum Schutz seines Luftraums. — not translated (source in a different language).

Deutschlandfunk - Nachrichten

Deutschlandfunk reported on a major new Russian attack against the Ukrainian capital. Citing Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, the report said the death toll rose to at least twelve after overnight missile strikes. The attack highlights the continuing vulnerability of Ukrainian cities to Russian long-range weapons.

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