Russian Ballistic Missile Strike on Kyiv Kills Two and Injures Others, Officials Say
Kyiv officials report fatalities and injuries after a missile attack on residential buildings by Russian forces.
On August 5, 2026, Russian forces launched a ballistic missile strike on Kyiv, targeting residential buildings. The head of Kyiv's military administration stated that the city was "once again massively attacked". The missile strike resulted in the deaths of two people and caused injuries to others, according to officials.
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