Russian strike on Kyiv: death toll rises to five, 23 injured

Five people have been killed and 23 injured in a Russian attack on the city of Kyiv on the night of 19-20 August.

Source: Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko; Kyiv City Military Administration

Quote from Kyiv City Military Administration: "As of 03:20, the effects of the enemy attack have been recorded at more than 12 locations in the city's Darnytskyi, Sviatoshynskyi and Solomianskyi districts.

Residential buildings, a medical facility and an educational institution were damaged. Fires broke out in warehouse buildings over a large area.

Emergency services are working to deal with the aftermath.

Sadly, five people were killed by the enemy. Another 23 people were injured."

Details: It was earlier reported that three people had been killed and 20 injured.

Background: Russian forces attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles on the night of 19-20 August, with explosions reported across the city. A residential building and a children's hospital were damaged and fires broke out.

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