💥 Attack

Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv, causing explosions across the capital Tuesday morning.

Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast
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Ukrinform Kyiv Post

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Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

A series of explosions rocked Ukraine's capital Kyiv Tuesday morning

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

At least ten explosions reported in Kyiv around 7:20am during the missile attack

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

A non-residential building was on fire in Pechersk district, and fires broke out in several apartments in Solomyan district

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Cars were ablaze next to a kindergarten in Svyatoshynskyi district

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

An unexploded warhead was found in an apartment and the building was evacuated

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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:57:26.869Z

Source story: 3816976-russian-strike-on-kyiv-air-defense-forces-activated-parking-lot-on-fire-in-sviatoshynskyi-district