# Ukraine: Several killed in fresh Russian strikes on Kyiv

https://mins.news/en/item/26859

- DW, 2026-08-20 02:54 UTC
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- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-several-killed-in-fresh-russian-strikes-on-kyiv/a-78437970?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Ukrainian authorities say Russian strikes on Kyiv and nearby areas killed at least five people and wounded about 23. Residential buildings, a medical facility and an educational institution were damaged. Poland began preventive aviation operations to protect its airspace.

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