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Aug 20, 2026 at 3:09 PM ET
Kyiv mayor says Russia hit critical infrastructure
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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said Russia purposefully attacked critical infrastructure during overnight strikes on the capital. The State Emergency Service reported at least 17 deaths, more than 40 injuries, and damage to blocks of flats, warehouses, a children’s hospital and a school, with hot water supply disrupted in parts of the city.
WHO: Vitali Klitschko
WHAT: Kyiv mayor warns that hot water supply may be disrupted after overnight strikes and says critical infrastructure was purposefully attacked
WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Kyiv, Ukraine
WHY: The warning followed overnight strikes that damaged infrastructure and disrupted hot water supply.
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