Russian Missile Strikes Kill Six in Ukraine, Hit Several Kyiv Districts

Russian ballistic missile strikes killed six people in Ukraine and hit at least three districts of Kyiv, where buildings collapsed and fires broke out.

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  • Russian ballistic missile strikes killed six people in Ukraine and hit at least three districts of Kyiv, where buildings collapsed and fires broke out.
Russian forces kill 6 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy faces pressure over elections
Russian forces kill 6 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy faces pressure over elections

Russian forces killed six people in Ukraine in ballistic missile attacks reported on August 20, 2026, according to Al Jazeera.

The strikes hit at least three districts of Kyiv. The attacks caused buildings to collapse and sparked fires in the Ukrainian capital, the source reported.

The attack is a new development in Russia’s continuing war against Ukraine. Information in the available source item does not establish a final casualty count or provide a complete damage assessment, and both may change as emergency teams continue their work.