Ukraine theater · Military
Fire and black smoke rise from food warehouses after Russian attack photo report
The Russian military launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine overnight on Aug. 20, targeting Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast. The strikes caused casualties, damaged high-rise apartment buildings, and hit food warehouses, resulting in fire and black smoke.
Why it matters
This attack underscores Russia's continued targeting of civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, including food warehouses, which could exacerbate food security concerns in the region.
What's unclear
- The exact number of casualties and the extent of damage to the warehouses and buildings.
Linked public sources
Latest tracked reports — Ukraine War Map
- Russia launches ‘massive attack’ on Kyiv and surrounding region — Black Sea
- Russian forces strike food warehouses, Red Cross facilities in Boryspil – PM — Boryspil
- Massive attack on Kyiv and Kyiv region: 14 killed, over 40 injured — Kyiv
- Ukraine hits major TANECO oil complex in Tatarstan with FP-1 drones — Nizhnekamsk
- Ukrainian drone strike on TANECO oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan — Nizhnekamsk