# Explosions rock Kyiv as Russia launches ballistic missiles at Ukraine’s capital

https://mins.news/en/item/28908

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-21 22:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/explosions-rock-kyiv-as-russia-launches-ballistic-missiles-at-ukraines-capital-2/

> Several explosions were heard in Kyiv around 1 a.m. local time on Aug. 22, just minutes after an air raid alert was issued. The attack came two days after Russia’s large-scale ballistic missile and drone strike on the city killed at least 15 people and injured dozens, hitting 28 locations across Kyiv.

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