# Ukraine war latest: At least 17 killed in Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv area

https://mins.news/en/item/14411

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-05 17:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-at-least-17-killed-after-russian-ballistic-missile-attack-on-kyiv-and-surrounding-area-rescue-crews-race-to-find-survivors/

> A Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv and the surrounding area has killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens. Rescue operations are continuing. Ukraine is receiving two-thirds fewer air defense missiles, while a new Russian tactic is adding to Kyiv’s difficulties. Ukrainian drones have also reportedly struck a Wildberries warehouse in Russia’s Tula region.

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