War in Ukraine today: latest news, 20 August 2026 (photo)
It has been the 1639 th day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression. What happened in Ukraine today: Here is operational information of the General Staff as of 8 аm: On 20 August, there were 234 combat engagements. The enemy launched 99 air strikes, dropping 330 guided aerial bombs. In addition, […] The post War in Ukraine today: latest news, 20 August 2026 (photo) first…
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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