💥 Attack

Explosions were reported in multiple districts of Kyiv during the Russian missile and drone attack.

Kyiv, Ukraine
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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Multiple explosions were reported in different districts of the capital Kyiv

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

In the morning of August 26, there were interruptions in power and water supply in the capital due to a Russian air attack.

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

There are power outages in several districts of the capital. According to experts, this is due to problems in the all-Ukrainian power grid.

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

There are also interruptions in water supply on the right bank of the capital due to power outages.

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

A large-scale air alert was announced in Ukraine on August 26 in the morning.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

'After complex maneuvers, cruise missiles entered Kyiv in very dense groups from different directions,' Popko said. 'During the attack of these cruise missiles, the enemy launched several ballistic missiles in the direction of the capital in a row, including Kinzhals. About one and a half dozen missiles were hit by air defense.'

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Extracted: 2026-02-20T18:04:05.338Z

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