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Kyiv braces for up to 200 Russian missiles

Ukraine is preparing for a combined missile attack that could involve up to 200 missiles, following an overnight strike that killed 15 people in Kyiv. Russia is ramping up missile production as Ukraine’s ballistic missile interceptors have hit their lowest levels in years.
WHO: Ukraine
WHAT: Ukraine braces for a combined salvo of up to 200 missiles after an overnight attack in Kyiv killed 15 people.
WHEN: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
WHERE: Kyiv, Ukraine
WHY: The preparation is triggered by an overnight missile attack in Kyiv that killed 15 people and by expectations of a larger combined missile salvo.
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