# Explosions reported in Kyiv as Russia launches ballistic missile attack

https://mins.news/en/item/13058

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-04 21:49 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-ballistic-missile-attack-on-kyiv-aug-5/

> Explosions were reported in Kyiv shortly after midnight on Aug. 5. The reports came as Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on the Ukrainian capital. The incident occurred during the overnight hours, with blasts heard or reported across the city. It marks a direct missile assault on Kyiv amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

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