2026-08-20: Several people were killed while dozens were injured early Thursday (20 August) after Russian forces launched a large overnight missile attack on Kyiv. The strikes damaged residential buildings and warehouses across multiple districts. A nine-storey residential building partially collapsed, trapping residents. Ukrainian authorities warned of incoming ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as drones, while air-raid sirens sounded nationwide. Russian Kalibr missiles were detected near Kagarlyk in Kyiv Oblast, moving toward the capital. A separate attack in Brovary district killed one person and injured another, while an industrial facility was damaged and caught fire.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
