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Power outages in Kyiv after deadly Russian attack

Just after midnight on Aug. 20, Russia launched another missile attack at the Ukrainian capital, targeting infrastructure facilities and killing at least three people.

Power outages in Kyiv after deadly Russian attack

Power outages plagued Kyiv following a deadly Russian missile attack on Aug. 20. The assault, which killed at least five people, targeted critical infrastructure and resulted in extensive damage. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that a school and a children's hospital were struck in the Solomyanskyi district, along with several residential buildings.

By 3:30 a.m. local time, authorities reported five fatalities and 23 injured individuals. Warehouses and other non-residential facilities in the Sviatoshynskyi and Darnytskyi districts also fell victim to the barrage, igniting fires. Blackouts and power disruptions were reported in Kyiv, Brovary, and surrounding areas.

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