Ukraine war latest: Russian missile, drone barrage kills at least 15 in Kyiv, damages children's hospital
Key developments on Aug. 20: * At least 15 dead after hours-long Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv, children's hospital damaged * Ukraine strikes Russia's Taneco oil refinery, Tamanneftegaz terminal, General Staff confirms * Ukraine hits Russian drone-launch airfields in Primorsko-Akhtarsk, occupied Donetsk, HUR says * Russia still has 50 Kinzhal missiles after pausing production, HUR claims…
At least 15 people were killed and many more injured in a Russian missile and drone barrage on Kyiv shortly after midnight on Aug. 20. Explosions were reported throughout the city and a critical children's hospital was damaged. The attack was followed by daytime strikes on Russian targets, including an oil refinery and terminal in Nizhnekamsk and airfields in Primorsko-Akhtarsk and occupied Donetsk.
President Zelensky said Russia had been preparing for a long time to cause maximum damage to civilian infrastructure. Ukraine's Military Intelligence claimed Russia still possessed 50 Kinzhal missiles despite pausing production.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Russian Missile and Drone Attack Kills 17 in Kyiv themoscowtimes.com
- Russian paramilitaries in Mali kill nine, including children: HRW aljazeera.com
