# Russian attack on Kyiv sets book market on fire

https://mins.news/en/video/23520

- Reuters, 2026-08-16 14:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr4JflvdIuw

> Russian missile and drone strikes sparked fires across Kyiv, including at the city’s book market. Vendors said the market suffered widespread destruction.

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