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A fire breaks out following Russian ballistic missile strikes in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on August 5, 2026. © Evgen Kotenko, AFP

Russian strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens overnight, authorities said on Wednesday. In recent weeks, both sides have increased long-range attacks, with Russia more than doubling its use of missiles in July. On Tuesday, at least five were killed and 10 others wounded in the Moscow region. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Russian strikes in Kyiv region kill 15

Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens more in Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, authorities said Wednesday, the latest in a wave of deadly attacks on Ukraine.

Russian strikes in Kyiv region kill 14, damage warehouses, responders say

Russia ⁠has ​hit logistic ​hubs and supply centres in Ukraine’s ​capital ‌of ⁠Kyiv ‌and the surrounding ⁠region, the Russian defence ministry ​said on ‌Telegram, saying that those were ‌used for ​military purposes.

It has also hit three ​cargo ​vessels near ​the Black ​Sea port of Odesa, it said.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP, Reuters and AP)