Kyiv faces missile barrage following strike on Russian satellite network
Kyiv is under a heavy missile barrage from Russian forces following a Ukrainian long-range strike that targeted a Russian rocket facility and satellite network infrastructure. The attack on the capital has resulted in fires across at least two districts, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict as both sides intensify strikes on critical technological and military assets.
Date: August 16, 2026
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: The Guardian