Russian missile attack kills people as Wadephul meets Zelenskyy
By The BriefBrief
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv ahead of Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day and met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. During the visit, a Russian missile attack killed at least two people. Wadephul condemned escalating drone and missile strikes targeting civilian infrastructure and said Germany is supporting Ukraine’s winter preparations.
WHO:Johann Wadephul
WHAT:Russian missile attack killed at least two people while Wadephul met Zelenskyy in Kyiv.
WHEN:Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 4:28 AM ET
WHERE:Kyiv, Ukraine
WHY:The attack occurred while Wadephul was in Kyiv for meetings and Independence Day-related diplomacy.
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