Russian Missile Barrage Kills 12 and Hits Kyiv Children's Hospital

Russian Missile Attacks on Kyiv·Latest event August 20, 2026

Aug 20

Russian Missile Barrage Kills 12 and Hits Kyiv Children's Hospital

Emergency crews in the Ukrainian capital are searching for survivors after Russian missile strikes killed at least 12 people and wounded 33 others. The morning attack targeted multiple districts, damaging residential buildings and industrial sites across the city. The strikes devastated critical civilian infrastructure, including a children's hospital and a school. Video footage showed extensive destruction across Kyiv as local officials renewed calls for additional anti-ballistic defense systems to protect the capital.

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