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Russian Missile and Drone Attacks Kill 17 in Kyiv Region

A series of Russian missile and drone strikes on the Kyiv region resulted in the deaths of at least 17 people and numerous injuries. The attacks caused significant damage, with officials highlighting Ukraine's vulnerability to such assaults.

4 Aug, 20:16 — 5 Aug, 09:25
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BBCHigh19d ago

Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills one and injures others

The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" and has hit residential buildings.

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NYTMostly Factual18d ago

Russia’s Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses

At least 17 people were killed, officials said, as the country runs desperately low on interceptor missiles that could fend off Russian bombardments.

By Marc Santora

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bloombergHigh18d ago

Russian Air Attack Kills 17 With Ukraine Unable to Stop Missiles

At least 17 people were killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine overnight amid fresh signs that Kyiv’s ability to defend against missile strikes is becoming exhausted.

By Olesia Safronova

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FTVery High18d ago

Russian bombardment kills 17 in Kyiv

Ukraine warns Patriot interceptor stocks are running low as retaliatory 40-day air campaign expires

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The GuardianMostly Factual18d ago

Zelenskyy rails at lack of anti-missile defences amid deadly Russian attack on Kyiv – Europe live

Ukrainian president tells allies that anti-ballistic measures could have saved lives as at least 17 die and more than 40 are injured in huge attack Ukraine shot down 98 of the 115 drones fired by Russia overnight, the country’s air force said. But it was unable to shoot down any of the missiles, preliminary statistics from the air force showed. Kyiv can intercept the vast majority of drones, but still relies on supplies from allies to counter missiles, AFP noted. Continue reading...

By Jakub Krupa

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NPRHigh19d ago

Ukraine's air defenses are proving to be a weak point

Ukraine's defenses have held the line on most fronts, but there's one glaring weakness -- Russian ballistic missiles. Ukraine is desperately short of U.S.-made Patriot air defense missiles needed to defend against the Russians.

By Greg Myre

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual18d ago

Russian attacks kill 17, exploiting Ukraine’s lack of missile interceptors

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces used 29 missiles and 115 drones during the assault.

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cbcHigh18d ago

Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 17

<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/0c2ce314-e159-4d4d-9b8d-0c768dbe87ce,1785920509486/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C346%2C4681%2C2633%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Firefighters work at a site of a Russian missile strike' width='620' height='349' title='Firefighters work at a site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia&apos;s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv region, Ukraine, August 5, 2026. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov'/><p></p>

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cnbcMostly Factual18d ago

Russian attack kills at least 17 in Kyiv as Ukraine hammers more Wildberries warehouses

The bombardment comes as each side ramps up air attacks on critical infrastructure and logistics hubs.

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ukrainska-pravda18d ago

Russians destroy Ukrainian online marketplace's warehouse near Kyiv

A distribution warehouse complex in Brovary belonging to Rozetka, one of Ukraine's largest retailers and online marketplaces, was destroyed in a strike by three ballistic missiles on the night of 4-5 August.

By Anastasiia Diachkina

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DWHigh18d ago

Ukraine: Russian strikes on Kyiv, surrounding region kill at least 17

At least 17 were killed as explosions rocked Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight. Russian missiles tore through residential buildings and warehouses, part of an intensifying campaign against Ukraine's capital.

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SCMPMostly Factual18d ago

At least 15 killed in Russian strikes around Kyiv as both sides intensify long-range attacks

Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens more in Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, authorities said Wednesday, the latest in a wave of deadly attacks on Ukraine. Kyiv has in recent months urged allies to supply more US-made Patriot interceptors as Russia steps up its use of ballistic missiles more than four years into its full-scale invasion. Explosions were heard in Kyiv after midnight following Ukrainian air force warnings of incoming ballistic...

By Agence France-Presse

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France 24High18d ago

Ukraine live: Russian strikes kill at least 15 in Kyiv and surrounding region

Russian strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens overnight, authorities said on Wednesday. In recent weeks, both sides have increased long-range attacks, with Russia more than doubling its use of missiles in July. On Tuesday, at least five were killed and 10 others wounded in the Moscow region. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

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YahooMostly Factual18d ago

'Massive' Russian strikes kill 17 in Kyiv, Zelenskyy says, as no missiles intercepted

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual18d ago

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 14 overnight; warehouses damaged in fires

On Wednesday morning, Russian airstrikes tragically claimed the lives of fourteen individuals in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. The city was under air raid alarms for more than an hour, as seven military targets were bombarded. This assault resulted in severe damage to buildings and warehouses, causing significant fires and an ammonia leak.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual18d ago

17 killed in Russian air strikes on Ukraine as war escalates

Russia fired 28 missiles including 24 ballistic projectiles and 115 drones mainly at Kyiv and its surrounding region

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cyprus-mail18d ago

Russian strikes in Kyiv region kill 14, damage warehouses

Russian strikes around Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv killed fourteen people, injured 27 and damaged warehouses overnight, emergency service officials said on the Telegram messaging app. Air raid alerts lasted for more than an hour across the capital of 3 million, where the military administration said seven sites were pummelled in an assault that began after […]

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irish-independent18d ago

Russian strikes in Kyiv region kill 14 and injure 27 people; emergency responders say ‘people may still be under rubble’

Russia hits Ukraine’s Kyiv and surrounding region

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rte-newsMostly Factual19d ago

1 dead and 12 injured in Kyiv after Russian strikes

Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital killed a woman and wounded at least a dozen others, after the country's air force warned of incoming ballistic missiles, according to local authorities.

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ndtvMostly Factual19d ago

1 Killed, Dozens Injured In Russian Missile Strikes On Ukraine's Kyiv

Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital killed a woman and wounded at least a dozen others, Kyiv authorities said Wednesday, after the country's air force warned of incoming ballistic missiles.

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the-journal18d ago

Overnight Russian strikes kill at least 15 people in Kyiv and surrounding regions

Kyiv’s military administration said the missile and drone barrage slammed into residential buildings and several warehouses.

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Moscow TimesMostly Factual18d ago

Ukrainian Drone Barrage Sets Wildberries Sortation Center in Tula Region Ablaze

The latest attack comes as Russian strikes near Kyiv killed at least 14 people and injured more than two dozen others overnight.

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meduza18d ago

Russian missile strike destroys largest warehouse of Ukrainian marketplace Rozetka

A Russian missile strike in the Kyiv region destroyed the largest warehouse belonging to Ukrainian online marketplace Rozetka, according to the company’s co-founder, Iryna Chechetkina.

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kyiv-independentMostly Factual19d ago

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Tula Oblast - The Kyiv Independent

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Tula Oblast  The Kyiv Independent

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ukrinformMixed18d ago

Sixteen people killed and 28 wounded in Kyiv region, Brovary district suffers highest number of casualties from Russian attack

In the Kyiv region, 16 people were killed, and another 28 were injured as a result of a nighttime Russian attack.

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20-minuten4 Aug, 18:13First to report

«Kriegsverbrechen»: Russische Drohne jagt Gemüsehändler

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dennik-n4 Aug, 20:00

Strčili mi hlavu do vody so železnou guľou okolo krku. Ukrajinec opisuje 802 dní mučenia v ruskom zajatí

NPR4 Aug, 20:16

Ukraine's air defenses are proving to be a weak point

dagbladet4 Aug, 20:21

- Putin drepte dem

2h later
le-figaro4 Aug, 21:51

Guerre en Ukraine : une dizaine d’explosions entendues à Kiev pendant une alerte aérienne

aftonbladet4 Aug, 22:09

Explosioner i Kiev

la-repubblica4 Aug, 22:09

Guerra Ucraina - Russia, le news di oggi. Kiev sotto attacco russo con missili balistici

vg4 Aug, 22:14

Rakettangrep mot Kyiv

publico4 Aug, 22:26

Forças russas atacam a capital ucraniana, Kiev, com mísseis balísticos

1h later
nrk4 Aug, 23:35

Russisk luftangrep mot Kyiv

ndtv5 Aug, 00:22

1 Killed, Dozens Injured In Russian Missile Strikes On Ukraine's Kyiv

1h later
BBC5 Aug, 01:35

Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills one and injures others

kyiv-independent5 Aug, 01:38

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Tula Oblast - The Kyiv Independent

iefimerida5 Aug, 01:46

Ρωσικοί βαλλιστικοί πύραυλοι έπληξαν τα ξημερώματα το Κίεβο -Μια γυναίκα νεκρή και 12 τραυματίες

tagesschau5 Aug, 02:18

Russische Angriffe: Kiew wieder unter Raketenbeschuss

rte-news5 Aug, 02:22

1 dead and 12 injured in Kyiv after Russian strikes

jutarnji-list5 Aug, 02:36

VIDEO Ovako noćas izgleda Kijev, grad od 3 milijuna stanovnika

berlingske5 Aug, 03:25

Russisk guvernør melder om nyt droneangreb på onlinegigant

dr-dk5 Aug, 03:25

Melding om ukrainsk angreb mod russisk varelager

rzeczpospolita5 Aug, 03:26

Kolejna noc, kolejny ukraiński atak na Wildberries. Rosjanie zaatakowali Kijów

aktualne-cz5 Aug, 03:30

Musel na frontě amputovat nohu. Hrůzná svědectví "českého" řidiče na Ukrajině

die-presse5 Aug, 04:00

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der-standard5 Aug, 04:15

Ukraine meldet neue Angriffe mit ballistischen Raketen auf Kyjiw

lsm-lv5 Aug, 04:17

Krievija naktī ar raķetēm un droniem uzbrukusi Kijivai

irozhlas5 Aug, 04:25

ONLINE: Při ruských balistických útocích na Kyjev zemřela žena. Desítky lidí utrpěly zranění

dnevnik-bg5 Aug, 04:33

Поне 14 души са загинали в Киев след среднощна руска атака

hotnews5 Aug, 04:34

Încă un mare depozit Wildberries din Rusia arde violent. Câte au lovit ucrainenii până acum

helsingin-sanomat5 Aug, 04:52

Ukrainan sota | Venäjä iski jälleen voimalla Kiovaan ja ympäröivälle alueelle: Ainakin 15 kuollut

aktuality-sk5 Aug, 04:58

Po ruských útokoch na Kyjev zomrelo 15 ľudí a vypukli štyri požiare

irish-independent5 Aug, 05:15

Russian strikes in Kyiv region kill 14 and injure 27 people; emergency responders say ‘people may still be under rubble’

France 245 Aug, 05:24

Ukraine live: Russian strikes kill at least 15 in Kyiv and surrounding region

hvg5 Aug, 05:34

Újra az orosz kiskereskedelmi óriás raktárait támadták az ukránok

nos5 Aug, 05:36

Rusland blijft Oekraïne bestoken, distributiecentra Kyiv nieuw doelwit

der-spiegel5 Aug, 05:37

Ukrainekrieg: Russland feuert ballistische Raketen auf Kyjiw

SCMP5 Aug, 05:40

At least 15 killed in Russian strikes around Kyiv as both sides intensify long-range attacks

klix-ba5 Aug, 05:45

Noć užasa u Ukrajini: Vatrena stihija guta dijelove Kijeva, najmanje 14 mrtvih nakon žestokog ruskog napada

el-mundo5 Aug, 05:46

Al menos 15 muertos y decenas de heridos en un nuevo ataque ruso contra Kiev

newsbeast5 Aug, 05:48

Μακελειό στο Κίεβο: Βαλλιστικοί πύραυλοι και drones σκόρπισαν τον θάνατο – Τουλάχιστον 14 νεκροί

balkan-web5 Aug, 05:48

Rusia godet Kievin me raketa dhe dronë/ 14 të vrarë e mbi 20 të plagosur

Times of India5 Aug, 05:52

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 14 overnight; warehouses damaged in fires

ruv5 Aug, 05:53

Á annan tug drepinn í flugskeytaárás Rússa á Kænugarð og nágrenni

danas5 Aug, 05:56

Napadi na Kijev i okolni region, ubijeno 15 osoba, došlo i do curenja amonijaka: Osveta Rusije za ukrajinski napad na plažu?

delo5 Aug, 06:01

Ruski nočni napad v okolici Kijeva terjal najmanj 15 življenj

cyprus-mail5 Aug, 06:03

Russian strikes in Kyiv region kill 14, damage warehouses

n1-serbia5 Aug, 06:03

Najmanje 14 mrtvih u ruskim napadima na region Kijeva

the-journal5 Aug, 06:05

Overnight Russian strikes kill at least 15 people in Kyiv and surrounding regions

meta-mk5 Aug, 06:10

Нови руски напади врз Киев, убиени 14 лица

24ur5 Aug, 06:13

Novi nočni napadi na Kijev: umrlo najmanj 15 ljudi

newsmaker-md5 Aug, 06:14

Россия нанесла удар ракетами и дронами по Киеву и области: 16 погибших, десятки раненых

telex5 Aug, 06:25

Az oroszok ballisztikus rakétákkal támadták Kijevet, legalább 15 ember meghalt az ukrán főváros térségében

il-sole-24-ore5 Aug, 06:27

Guerra ultime notizie. Notte di raid russi su Kiev, almeno 15 vittime

vijesti-me5 Aug, 06:42

Najmanje 14 mrtvih u ruskim napadima na region Kijeva

FT5 Aug, 06:52

Russian bombardment kills 17 in Kyiv

ukrainska-pravda5 Aug, 07:01

Russians destroy Ukrainian online marketplace's warehouse near Kyiv

Yahoo5 Aug, 07:10

'Massive' Russian strikes kill 17 in Kyiv, Zelenskyy says, as no missiles intercepted

svenska-dagbladet5 Aug, 07:13

Attacker skakar rysk bank: ”Inte kaffepengar”

avgi5 Aug, 07:16

Δεκαπέντε νεκροί από ρωσικά πλήγματα στο Κίεβο και τα περίχωρά του, επλήγησαν αποθήκες

Moscow Times5 Aug, 07:29

Ukrainian Drone Barrage Sets Wildberries Sortation Center in Tula Region Ablaze

digi245 Aug, 07:43

Ucraina a aruncat în aer încă un depozit al „Amazonului rusesc”. Numărul centrelor distruse a ajuns la 20

bloomberg5 Aug, 07:46

Russian Air Attack Kills 17 With Ukraine Unable to Stop Missiles

DW5 Aug, 07:47

Ukraine: Russian strikes on Kyiv, surrounding region kill at least 17

The Guardian5 Aug, 07:48

Zelenskyy rails at lack of anti-missile defences amid deadly Russian attack on Kyiv – Europe live

NYT5 Aug, 07:58

Russia’s Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses

observador5 Aug, 08:11

Ataques russos contra Kiev fazem 17 mortos e 44 feridos

meduza5 Aug, 08:14

Russian missile strike destroys largest warehouse of Ukrainian marketplace Rozetka

cnbc5 Aug, 08:55

Russian attack kills at least 17 in Kyiv as Ukraine hammers more Wildberries warehouses

mkd-mk5 Aug, 08:56

Најмалку 17 мртви во руски напади врз регионот на Киев (ВИДЕО)

hindustan-times5 Aug, 09:02

17 killed in Russian air strikes on Ukraine as war escalates

cbc5 Aug, 09:03

Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 17

dh-les-sports5 Aug, 09:06

Von der Leyen dénonce des "atrocités" après l'attaque russe meurtrière sur Kiev

naftemporiki5 Aug, 09:13

Ουκρανία: Ρωσικό σφυροκόπημα στο Κίεβο – «Αχίλλειος πτέρνα» οι επιθέσεις με βαλλιστικούς πυραύλους, στους 17 οι νεκροί

Al Jazeera5 Aug, 09:16

Russian attacks kill 17, exploiting Ukraine’s lack of missile interceptors

ukrinform5 Aug, 09:25

Sixteen people killed and 28 wounded in Kyiv region, Brovary district suffers highest number of casualties from Russian attack

delfi-lt5 Aug, 09:29Latest update

Rusijos smūgiai Kyjive ir apylinkėse pražudė mažiausiai 15 žmonių