NewsWPLG Local 10August 20, 2026Miami-Dade
Russian missile strikes in Kyiv kill 12 and injure 33
A Russian missile barrage struck 12 locations across Kyiv overnight Thursday, resulting in at least 12 deaths and 33 injuries. The attacks damaged residential buildings, a medical facility, and a school, prompting emergency rescue operations throughout the morning.
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The strikes caused significant loss of life and infrastructure damage in Kyiv, highlighting the ongoing impact of attacks on civilian areas and the strain on Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
Key Facts
- At least 12 people were killed in the missile barrage.
- At least 33 people were wounded.
- The strikes hit 12 distinct locations across three Kyiv districts: Darnytskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, and Solomianskyi.
- Damaged infrastructure includes residential buildings, a medical facility, and an educational institution.
- In the Solomianskyi district, the top two floors of a 9-story residential building were destroyed.
- The air raid alert remained active into Thursday morning.
- Ukraine's air defense systems, specifically Patriot systems, are reported to be under supply constraints.
- Russia is intensifying ballistic missile attacks to deplete Kyiv's air defense stocks.
Who's Mentioned
other60“Age of Larysa Bondaruk.”personLarysa Bondaruk“A 60-year-old resident whose apartment was damaged in the attack.”locationKyiv“Capital city of Ukraine and site of the missile attacks.”other33“Number of people wounded.”organizationUkraine's Emergency Service“Reported casualty figures and conducted rescue operations.”other12“Number of people killed and number of locations hit.”personDonald Trump“U.S. President who reportedly authorized and then reversed licenses for Patriot ”