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Air raid alert declared in Kyiv and surrounding regions

4 sourcesPublished 20/08/2026, 17:04 · Updated 04/09/2026, 05:01

An air raid alert has been declared in Kyiv and several regions of Ukraine due to an aerial threat. Citizens have been urged to seek shelter for their safety.

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Air raid alert declared from August 20 to 26
Ballistic threat identified
Residents urged to take shelter
Air defence is working to neutralise threats
Alert covers eastern and southern Ukraine

Kyiv · Ukraine · air defence · eastern Ukraine · southern Ukraine

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