https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-missile-barrage-across-ukraine-s-capital-kills-at-least-12-and-wounds-33Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-missile-barrage-across-ukraine-s-capital-kills-at-least-12-and-wounds-33https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-missile-barrage-across-ukraine-s-capital-kills-at-least-12-and-wounds-33#u45733Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:15:08 +0000Russian missiles struck Kyiv overnight, killing at least 12 people and wounding 33. Reports on the death toll vary, with The New York Times citing at least 13 fatalities while other sources report 12 or 6. The attacks occurred as Russian forces targeted the Ukrainian capital, exploiting gaps in air defenses. Emergency services responded to multiple strike locations across the city to manage the aftermath of the barrage.Why it mattersUkraine currently faces shortages in its air defense systems. Russia is utilizing these vulnerabilities to conduct deadly strikes on urban centers. These attacks t