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Russia launches deadly strike on Kyiv, killing at least 2, as capital reels from massive overnight attack
Russia launched a deadly strike on Kyiv on August 20, killing at least 2 people. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that during the daytime attacks, a critical infrastructure facility in Kyiv was 'deliberately targeted' for the first time in several months.
Why it matters
The strike marks a significant escalation in attacks on Kyiv's critical infrastructure, which had not been deliberately targeted in months, according to the mayor.
What's unclear
- What specific critical infrastructure facility was targeted?
- What was the extent of damage to the facility?
- Were there additional casualties beyond the reported two?
Linked public sources
- Russia launches deadly strike on Kyiv, killing at least 2, as capital reels from massive overnight attack — Kyiv Independent
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