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strikeAug 5, 2026

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 17 as civilian warehouses bear the brunt

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Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 17 as civilian warehouses bear the brunt Russia struck Kyiv and nearby districts overnight with missiles and drones, killing 17 people and damaging civilian business sites. The barrage sharpened Ukraine's call for more ballistic interceptors as warehouse fires spread across the region.

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  • India Today World DeskBy India Today World Desk

    Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 17 as civilian warehouses bear the brunt Russia struck Kyiv and nearby districts overnight with missiles and drones, killing 17 people and damaging civilian business sites. The barrage sharpened Ukraine's call for more ballistic interceptors as wareho…

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