WorldExplosions rock Kyiv as Russia launches ballistic missiles at capital and other Ukrainian regions

Several explosions were heard in Kyiv at around 3 a.m. local time on Aug. 27 as Russia launched ballistic missiles at the capital and other parts of Ukraine. Air raid alerts covered most of the country, while blasts were also reported in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, where at least three people were injured.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★★2026-08-27 00:20Original