https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bbc-visits-smouldering-kyiv-market-after-russian-strikesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bbc-visits-smouldering-kyiv-market-after-russian-strikeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bbc-visits-smouldering-kyiv-market-after-russian-strikes#u44829Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:15:31 +0000Russia has launched a series of drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, hitting a market in Kyiv and causing fires and injuries. The attacks have killed multiple people in both Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian officials reported that a fire at a market in the Darnytskyi District was extinguished. The Russian attacks have damaged several buildings, including the office of the Nash Format publishing house and the Petrivka book market.Why it mattersThe conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing for several years, with both sides suffering significant losses. The recent escalation of violence