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Air raid alert declared in Kyiv due to ballistic threat

9 sourcesPublished 22/08/2026, 01:00 · Updated 29/08/2026, 22:08

An air raid alert has been issued in Kyiv and several regions of Ukraine due to the threat of ballistic missile strikes. The Ukrainian Air Force warned of possible attacks from the northeast, particularly from the Kursk area. Explosions have been reported, resulting in casualties.

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Date: 22 August 2026
Location: Kyiv and surrounding regions
Threat: ballistic missiles
Explosions reported
Casualties confirmed

Kyiv · Kursk · Ukrainian Air Force · Russian Federation · Boryspil

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