Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv Kills Two, Injures Six
Russia launched a large missile attack on Kyiv early Thursday.
Two women were killed and six people were injured.
Some missiles hit homes and warehouses.
The upper floors of one nine-storey building collapsed and caught fire.
Officials said some people might be trapped inside buildings or a shelter.
Ukraine’s Air Force warned that more missiles were heading toward the capital.
Russia and Ukraine have both increased attacks in recent months.
Ukraine says its strikes against Russia are partly meant to push Moscow toward negotiations.
Russian missiles struck Kyiv early Thursday, killing two women and injuring six people.
The attack damaged residential areas and warehouses, according to local officials.
The upper floors of a nine-storey residential building collapsed and caught fire.
Officials reported that people were trapped in buildings and possibly inside a shelter.
Ukraine’s Air Force warned that Kalibr missiles were moving toward Kyiv from near Kagarlyk.
- Who
- Russian forces carried out the attack; two women were killed and six people were injured.
- What
- A large overnight missile strike hit Kyiv, damaging residential buildings and warehouses.
- When
- Early Thursday, following an overnight attack.
- Where
- Kyiv, Ukraine, including residential areas and warehouses.
- Why
- The strike occurred amid an escalation of Russian and Ukrainian attacks during the ongoing war; Ukraine says its retaliatory strikes are partly intended to pressure Moscow into negotiations.
- Deaths
- Two women were killed.
- Injuries
- Six people were injured.
- Damage
- The upper floors of a nine-storey residential building collapsed and a fire broke out.
- Trapped people
- Officials reported that people were trapped inside a residential building and possibly inside a shelter.
- Missile type
- Ukraine’s Air Force warned of Russian Kalibr missiles near Kagarlyk heading toward Kyiv.
- Broader context
- Russia and Ukraine have increased attacks in recent months, with Russia conducting more long-range strikes across Ukraine.