Explosions rock Kyiv as Russia launches ballistic missiles at Ukraine's capital
Russia launched a series of ballistic missile and drone strikes against Kyiv, resulting in casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure. This attack follows a larger offensive two days prior that targeted multiple locations across the capital.
Why it matters
The ongoing escalation of missile strikes on civilian centers in Ukraine remains a critical geopolitical flashpoint with significant humanitarian consequences.
(Updated: August 22, 2026 6:50 am ) • 2 min read Prefer on Google by Olena Goncharova The sun's rays shining through autumn clouds illuminate the right-bank part of Kyiv with the Motherland Monument, Kyiv (Eugen Kotenko / Ukrinform/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Editor's note: This story is being updated.
Several consecutive explosions were heard in Kyiv around 1 a.m. local time on Aug. 22, according to Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground. The explosions came just minutes after an air raid alert was issued.
A warehouse caught fire in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district, local authorities reported . According to preliminary information, one person was killed and others were injured.
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