Ukraine War News Today - Top Stories and Breaking Updates from Kyiv Post

Nine people, including two children, remain missing following a Russian drone strike on a Kryvyi Rih mall that resulted in at least 16 deaths and 130 injuries. Rescuers were working through the night to recover victims from the destroyed shopping center. Oleksandr Hanzha, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, confirmed that nine individuals were preliminarily listed as missing as emergency crews dismantled the ruins.

A small plane from the Czech Republic crashed in Croatia's Paklenica National Park, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. Authorities received an alarm from air traffic control at around 4:00 pm (1400 GMT) when the plane's signal went missing. A search was initiated following the incident.

Russia launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv, leading to at least one fatality and injuries across the city. The attack occurred overnight into Saturday, August 22, after Ukraine's Air Force warned of a ballistic missile threat from the northeast. Explosions were heard throughout Kyiv as the city braced for the incoming missiles.

Around 10 foreign leaders are anticipated to visit Kyiv for Ukraine's 35th Independence Day on Monday, August 24. The Coalition of the Willing, an alliance of countries supporting Ukraine, is expected to convene on Monday to reaffirm their commitment to Kyiv's defense.