# Russia strikes Kyiv overnight, killing 12, as aftermath reveals damage across Ukrainian capital

https://mins.news/en/item/27159

- Meduza, 2026-08-20 10:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/08/20/russia-struck-kyiv-overnight-killing-12-here-s-what-the-ukrainian-capital-looks-like-in-the-aftermath-of-the-attack

> Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight on August 20 with cruise and ballistic missiles as well as attack drones, making Kyiv the main target. Authorities said 12 people were killed and more than 30 injured in the city, while homes, warehouses, and critical infrastructure were damaged. Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed missile and drone plants and military warehouses were hit. Kyiv declared August 21 a day of mourning.

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