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At least five killed in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv

At least five killed in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv
BBC News Thursday 20 August 2026, 01:43 UTC 1 min read
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Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the evening strikes, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the evening strikes, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
Russian (ORG) Kyiv Apartment (LOCATION) the State Emergency Service (ORG) Ukraine (LOCATION)
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