Ukraine theater · Missile / Drone
Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv
Russian forces launched a large missile and drone attack on Kyiv shortly after midnight on Aug. 20, using ballistic, Kalibr, and hypersonic missiles, as well as drones. The attack killed at least five people and injured 23, damaging a children's hospital, a school, homes, and infrastructure, causing power outages.
Why it matters
The attack marks another significant strike on Kyiv's civilian infrastructure, including a children's hospital, highlighting the ongoing threat to urban centers and critical facilities.
What's unclear
- The exact number of casualties and extent of damage, as reports vary slightly.
- Whether the children's hospital was directly hit or damaged by debris.
- The full scope of infrastructure damage and duration of power outages.
Linked public sources
- Russian ballistic missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills 5, injures 23, damages children's hospital — Kyiv Independent
Latest tracked reports — Ukraine War Map
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- Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv — Kyiv