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At least 13 killed in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv
At least 13 people have been killed in Kyiv during a major Russian missile barrage that has damaged a book market and highlighted Ukraine's critical air defence shortages.
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Kyiv
Strikes reported in Kyiv
- 46m agoBBC confirms at least 13 people were killed in Kyiv following the Russian missile strikes.
- 1h agoBBC reports at least 13 people have been killed in Kyiv as Ukraine faces critical air defence shortages.
- 3h agoBBC World confirms at least eight people were killed in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region.
- 4h agoThe confirmed death toll has risen to at least eight people following Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region.
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- · At least three people were killed in the Russian strikes across Ukraine.
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- · At least eight people were killed in the Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region.
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- · A market in Kyiv was set on fire and damaged during the missile strikes.
- · At least 13 people were killed in Kyiv during the Russian missile strikes.
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- · At least one person was killed in Ukraine during the ballistic missile strikes.
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- · A market in Kyiv was damaged and left smouldering by the Russian missile strikes.
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- · Explosions occurred in Kyiv following official ballistic missile warnings.
- · One person was injured in Kyiv following a missile attack.
- · Moscow was targeted by 600 drones overnight.
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- · Explosions occurred in Kyiv following official ballistic missile warnings.
- · Destruction occurred in two districts of Kyiv following the missile strike.
- · The missile strikes targeted Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, and Kremenchuk.
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- · Explosions occurred in Kyiv following official ballistic missile warnings.
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Live updates
- 9:10 AM
BBC confirms at least 13 people were killed in Kyiv following the Russian missile strikes.
- 8:00 AM
BBC reports at least 13 people have been killed in Kyiv as Ukraine faces critical air defence shortages.
- 6:30 AM
BBC World confirms at least eight people were killed in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region.
- 5:20 AM
The confirmed death toll has risen to at least eight people following Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region.
- 4:10 AM
At least three people have been confirmed killed in the fresh strikes across Ukraine.
- 4:10 AM
At least three people are reported dead following fresh Russian strikes across Ukraine, including in Kyiv.
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- The exact number of missiles launched and successfully intercepted.
- Who reported or verified the missile types and the figure of 13 impact locations.
- Whether the Kyiv market was damaged by a direct strike, interception debris or another mechanism.
- The identities and specific locations of the eight confirmed casualties.
Update & correction history
- 9:10 AM
BBC confirms at least 13 people were killed in Kyiv following the Russian missile strikes.
- 8:00 AM
BBC reports at least 13 people have been killed in Kyiv as Ukraine faces critical air defence shortages.
- 6:30 AM
BBC World confirms at least eight people were killed in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region.
- 5:20 AM
The confirmed death toll has risen to at least eight people following Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region.
- 4:10 AM
At least three people have been confirmed killed in the fresh strikes across Ukraine.
- 4:10 AM
At least three people are reported dead following fresh Russian strikes across Ukraine, including in Kyiv.
- Aug 17 · 3:40 PM
Evidence update
Reports confirm the damaged site in Kyiv is a local book market.
- Aug 17 · 3:11 AM
BBC journalists confirm extensive damage at a Kyiv market following an on-site visit.
- Aug 16 · 4:01 PM
BBC journalists visit and confirm damage to a local market in Kyiv following Russian missile strikes.
- Aug 16 · 2:01 PM
BBC reporters on the ground have verified that a market in Kyiv was left smouldering and severely damaged by the strikes.
- Aug 16 · 1:22 PM
A market in Kyiv was confirmed damaged and smouldering following the Russian missile strikes.
- Aug 16 · 12:50 PM
BBC journalists confirm a local market in Kyiv was left smouldering after the Russian missile strikes.
- Aug 16 · 9:42 AM
One person has been confirmed killed in Ukraine following Russian ballistic missile strikes.
- Aug 16 · 6:41 AM
Reports indicate Russia used Iskander, Onyx, and Kh-59/69 missiles in attacks that struck 13 locations across Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, and Kremenchuk.
- Aug 16 · 6:01 AM
The overnight missile strikes caused damage in two Kyiv districts and targeted Kryvyi Rih and Kremenchuk, resulting in at least one death.
- Aug 16 · 5:21 AM
One person was injured in Kyiv following a missile attack, while reports also emerged of a massive overnight drone attack targeting Moscow.
- Aug 16 · 5:20 AM
Independent media outlets confirm a major Russian missile barrage targeted Kyiv.
- Aug 16 · 2:40 AM
Media reports confirm multiple explosions were heard in Kyiv following ballistic missile warnings.
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