https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-unleashes-large-scale-attack-with-jet-powered-drones-as-kyiv-faces-at-least-9-air-raid-alerts-in-a-single-dayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-unleashes-large-scale-attack-with-jet-powered-drones-as-kyiv-faces-at-least-9-air-raid-alerts-in-a-single-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-unleashes-large-scale-attack-with-jet-powered-drones-as-kyiv-faces-at-least-9-air-raid-alerts-in-a-single-day#u45621Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:05:49 +0000Russia has unleashed a large-scale attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, using jet-powered drones and ballistic missiles. The city faced at least 9 air raid alerts in a single day. The attacks have resulted in multiple casualties and damage to buildings. The Ukrainian government has reported that the attacks are a revenge strike by Russia for a previous attack on a Russian space centre.Why it mattersThe conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing for several years, with periods of relative calm punctuated by violent escalations. The current attacks on Kyiv are part of a broader patt