Kyiv under fire: Russian strikes kill at least 16
A Russian missile barrage overnight on Thursday killed at least 16 people and wounded 40 in Kyiv as explosions echoed across the capital. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had been pr
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
The Russian army again struck Kiev with drones
The Russian army attacked Kiev (Ukraine) again, and a fire broke out in the capital as a result of the fall of the remains of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
The EU did not accept the request to allocate 200 million euros to Ukraine
The European Union (EU) effectively rejected Ukraine's request for 220 million euros to support the agricultural sector, allowing Kyiv to use already existing aid mechanisms and programs.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Russian strikes on Sloviansk and Kramatorsk injure at least 10
At least 10 people were injured in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region, according to local authorities.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
Kremlin on Kanye: No plans for Putin meeting
The Hitler-praising American rapper is one of the biggest Western stars to perform in the country since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine started.
Politics
politico.eu
20.08.2026
Russian strikes kill 16 in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says lack of Patriots costs lives
Ukraine's air force said Russia launched dozens of ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles, as well as 168 drones, in the massive overnight attack.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
Azerbaijani Ukrainian Congress denounces calls by some Russian media outlets
Azerbaijan
trend.az
20.08.2026
EU leader: We are working to provide Ukraine with HHM systems
Azerbaijan
apa.az
20.08.2026
Russian strikes kill at least 12 in Kyiv, surrounding region
Russian bombardments killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens in Ukraine's capital and its surrounding region overnight, authorities said on Thursday. The two countries have ramped up long-range a
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
Russia runs out of petrol at seven in 10 stations as fuel crisis worsens
Ukrainian drone campaign on Russia's energy infrastructure has caused fuel shortages so severe that the Kremlin has admitted it. Queues in Moscow are forming for the first time, and Russia has brought
World
euronews.com
20.08.2026
Russian overnight strikes kill at least 13 in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressed allies to urgently replenish Kyiv’s dwindling air defenses.
Politics
politico.eu
20.08.2026
Prime Minister of Ukraine: Russia targeted food warehouses in Kiev
Azerbaijan
apa.az
20.08.2026
Massive Russian strikes hit Kyiv killing several people
Russian ballistic missiles killed 12 people and injured more than 30 in Kyiv early on Thursday, authorities said, damaging buildings and severing power supply to some parts of the Ukrainian capital.
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
Russian missile attack kills at least 13 in Kyiv
Strikes come as Ukraine struggles with a shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles
Finance
ft.com
20.08.2026
Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia
Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending their homeland.
World
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
At least 6 killed in multiple Russian missile strikes across Ukraine
Russian ballistic missiles killed at least six people and injured over two dozen more in Kyiv early on Thursday.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Russia launches missile strikes on Kyiv and surrounding region, killing at least eight
Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
World
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least five dead as Putin launches ‘massive attack’ on Kyiv
Poland says it is activating a range of defensive measures in response to the strikes unfolding across the border
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
War comes to Putin’s favourite Black Sea resort
Ukrainian drone attacks bring sirens, oil slicks and petrol queues to Russians holidaying around Sochi
Finance
ft.com
20.08.2026
Kyiv comes under Russian missile attack, killing at least six
Death reported after residential areas and warehouses hit in heavy bombardment in capital and surrounding regionA heavy Russian bombardment killed at least six people and wounded dozens in Ukraine’s c
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026