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Cruise missile attack on Cherkasy and Kyiv

6 sourcesPublished 08/09/2026, 04:44 · Updated 08/09/2026, 14:15

In the early hours today, around 20 cruise missiles were detected heading towards Cherkasy, with a subsequent course towards Kyiv. Reports indicate successful interceptions of some missiles, and the situation remains tense as missiles change course towards the capital.

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around 20 cruise missiles
direction Cherkasy and Kyiv
first interceptions reported
missiles changing course
explosions in the Bila Tserkva area

Cherkasy · Kyiv · Vasylkiv · Obukhiv · Fastiv · Bila Tserkva

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