National security and defence

Threat of ballistic attacks on Kyiv and region

4 sourcesPublished 22/08/2026, 11:39 · Updated 03/09/2026, 14:06

On August 22, 2026, a threat of ballistic weapon use from the north was recorded, along with reports of ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv and Boryspil. Explosions were noted in the Kyiv region, but as of 11:45, the situation with the ballistic missiles was under control.

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August 22, 2026
ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv
explosions in the Kyiv region
threat from the north
threat from the south

Kyiv · Boryspil · Chernihiv Oblast · Kyiv Oblast

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