# Russia kills 17 in ballistic missile attacks around Kyiv

https://mins.news/en/item/14385

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-05 16:42 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/5/5-8-sv-russia-attacks-kyiv-ua?traffic_source=rss

> Russia launched an overnight attack involving ballistic missiles and drones against Kyiv. At least 17 people were killed in the strikes. The attacks took place in and around the Ukrainian capital. The reported death toll is at least 17.

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