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Russian forces attack oil depot in Kyiv region
On the night of August 20, Russian forces attacked an oil depot belonging to the KLO gas station chain in the Brovary District of Kyiv region, according to Ukrinform. Separately, ASTRA reports that one person died after a Russian attack on a business center in Kyiv, and that up to 15 people have died in Russian strikes on Kyiv, with the most casualties in Solomenskyi district.
Why it matters
The attacks on Kyiv and its region indicate continued Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure and populated areas, causing casualties and damage.
What's unclear
- Whether the oil depot attack is connected to the broader strikes on Kyiv reported by ASTRA.
- The exact number of casualties and extent of damage from the oil depot attack.
Linked public sources
- Russian forces attack oil depot in Kyiv region — Ukrinform
Latest tracked reports — Ukraine War Map
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