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Photos capture thick smoke over Kyiv Oblast town after massive Russian attack
Photos published by Radio NV host Vasyl Pekhno on Aug. 20 show thick smoke over Boryspil in Kyiv Oblast following a massive overnight Russian strike.
Why it matters
The reports indicate a significant Russian attack on the Kyiv region, with visible impact in Boryspil, a key town near the capital.
What's unclear
- What was the target of the strike?
- Were there any casualties or damage?
- What type of weapons were used?
Linked public sources
Latest tracked reports — Ukraine War Map
- 14 killed as Russia unleashes massive overnight barrage on Kyiv, striking homes, hospital, school and… — Kyiv
- Russian strike on Zhytomyr police building kills two officers — Zhytomyr
- Zelensky: Russia attacks border crossing with Moldova in Odesa region, gas infrastructure in Chernihiv region — Odesa Oblast, Ukraine
- Russia launches 'massive attack' on Kyiv and surrounding region — Kyiv
- Russia strikes Ukraine-Moldova border checkpoint in overnight drone attack — Odesa Oblast