Published Aug 21, 2026, 12:53 PM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source

Russia's extensive missile and drone strikes on Kiev were larger than reported

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Russia carried out an extensive and continuous series of missile and drone strikes against Kiev, lasting through the night and much of the following day, employing various missile types including hypersonic, ballistic, and subsonic KH-101 missiles, along with numerous drones. The actual number of munitions used was significantly more than initial estimates of 50, possibly up to 70, and Ukraine is refusing to provide official figures, suggesting a larger scale than publicly acknowledged.