UkrainePublished: 26 July 2026 at 10:37

18-storey building catches fire in Kyiv after Russian missile strike

Russian forces attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles overnight into Sunday, causing debris to hit an 18-storey residential building and spark a fire.

Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv overnight into Sunday. During the attack, debris struck an 18-storey residential building, igniting a fire. Officials have confirmed the incident. Further details regarding casualties or the extent of damage have not been released yet.

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