How many missiles were fired at Kyiv on August 5, 2026?

According to various sources, between 25 and 30 missiles were fired, along with up to 10 drones from the north and east.

Which parts of Kyiv were hit the hardest?

The right bank of Kyiv suffered the most severe damage, especially the Obolon and Sviatoshyn districts, where fires broke out in residential buildings and warehouses.

Is there any information about casualties from the attack?

At the time of the initial reports, there was no official information on the number of casualties.

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Massive Russian Attack on Kyiv: Dozens of Missiles and Drones

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Mayor Klitschko confirms fires in residential buildings, warehouses, and infrastructure. Sources disagree on the exact number of projectiles fired.

Summary

Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones on the night of August 5, 2026.
Mayor Klitschko confirmed fires in two 20-story residential buildings in the Obolon district.
Warehouses, energy facilities, and logistics centers were hit, and residents were warned about toxic smoke.
The number of missiles fired ranges between 25 and 30, according to various sources.

Russian forces launched a massive combined attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and its surroundings on the night of August 5, 2026, using ballistic missiles and drones. According to the Ateobreaking channel, an air raid alert was activated in the city.

According to initial reports, between 25 and 30 missiles were involved in the attack, along with up to ten drones that flew toward Kyiv from the north and east, UNIAN reports. The Slavyangrad channel cites a figure of approximately 30 projectiles that hit the capital, while other sources mention at least 25 missiles. New missiles were aimed at targets, Slavyangrad reported.

Fires in Residential Buildings and Warehouses

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that a fire broke out in a 20-story residential building in the Obolon district, most likely as a result of a missile strike. He soon added that a fire also broke out at another location in the same district, also in a residential building of the same height.

The Kyiv City Military Administration reported fires in warehouse facilities in the Obolon and Sviatoshyn districts. In the Obolon district, fires broke out in warehouses at two addresses. Local media describe apocalyptic scenes: "Kyiv is burning. The entire horizon is glowing." Residents were urged to open windows to avoid the effects of toxic smoke.

Infrastructure and Surroundings Hit

The right bank of Kyiv suffered the most severe consequences, and areas outside the city-Vyshneve and Brovary-were also affected. Among the targets were energy facilities and logistics centers. In the Obolon district, a strike on a commercial building was also recorded, Klitschko confirmed.

The attack occurred amid continued Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy and civilian infrastructure. At the time of publication, there was no official information on the number of casualties.