Russia struck Kyiv overnight, killing 12. Here’s what the Ukrainian capital looks like in the aftermath of the attack.
Overnight on August 20, Russian forces attacked Ukraine using cruise and ballistic missiles and attack drones. Kyiv was the main target of the attack. According to authorities, 12 people were killed in the city, more than 30 were injured, and residential buildings, warehouses, and critical infrastructure facilities were damaged. Russia’s Defense Ministry claims that the attack hit missile and…
On August 20, Russian forces launched an attack on Ukraine, with Kyiv being the primary target. The assault utilized cruise and ballistic missiles, as well as attack drones. According to reports, the incident resulted in 12 deaths and over 30 injuries in the Ukrainian capital. The damage extended to residential buildings, warehouses, and crucial infrastructure facilities.
Russia's Defense Ministry attributed the attack to missile and drone production plants, as well as military warehouses. In response, Kyiv declared August 21 as a day of mourning for the victims of the attack.
The aftermath of the Russian strike paints a grim picture of Kyiv. The city's infrastructure and residential areas bear the brunt of the damage. With the rapid advancements in technology, the Russian Defense Ministry claims that the attack targeted missile and drone production facilities, as well as military warehouses. The Ukrainian capital's resilience is put to the test as it grapples with the consequences of this devastating assault.
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