Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, the third such attack in August.

"This is the third ballistic missile attack on the capital in August with a clear interval of six days between each attack," the Kyiv City Military Administration posted on Telegram after the early morning barrage.

The enemy launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv around 05:00, the third such attack on the capital in August with a clear 6-day interval

The Russians most likely launched North Korean KN-23 ballistic missiles for the third time in a row

Ukraine's missile defense forces did not allow the enemy to achieve their goal of hitting Kyiv. The missiles were shot down on the approach to the capital.

Russian forces 'most likely used KN-23, North Korean-made ballistic missiles.'

One Russian and two ballistic missiles were used in the attack, as well as five cruise missiles and eight kamikaze drones.

The two North Korean ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and all eight kamikaze drones were intercepted by Ukraine's air defenses.