Massive Russian Ballistic Missile Strike Targets Kyiv
Russia launched a large-scale ballistic missile attack on Kyiv shortly after midnight on August 5, 2026. The Ukrainian Air Force issued urgent warnings as an estimated 25-30 missiles targeted the capital and surrounding region. Multiple explosions were reported in the Obolonskyi and Holosiivskyi districts, resulting in fires at warehouses and office buildings. An ammonia leak was reported in Holosiivskyi, and search and rescue operations are ongoing to recover individuals trapped under rubble.
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Country: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: RBC-Ukraine
Also reported by: The Guardian