Watch: 'Scariest night' as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack
Kyiv's depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted - like the one that hit Anastasiia's home.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"the 'scariest night' of the war."
— Anastasiia Dudley , Other
Locations
All Coverage
Kyiv's depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted - like the one that hit Anastasiia's home.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
At least 12 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortages
Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, officials say.
August 20, 2026 at 06:44 AMUkrainian capital Kyiv under attack by Russian ballistic missiles, mayor says - Reuters
Ukrainian capital Kyiv under attack by Russian ballistic missiles, mayor says Reuters
August 19, 2026 at 10:20 PMRussian missile attack on Kyiv sparks fires, injures one, Ukraine officials say - Reuters
Russian missile attack on Kyiv sparks fires, injures one, Ukraine officials say Reuters
August 16, 2026 at 01:33 AMFive killed as Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of targeting civilian infrastructure, while Moscow reports that a warehouse was hit.
August 16, 2026 at 10:52 AMRussian missile attack kills 10 in northeast Ukraine, Zelenskiy vows response - Reuters
Russian missile attack kills 10 in northeast Ukraine, Zelenskiy vows response Reuters
August 18, 2026 at 12:37 PMUkraine says it hit Russian rocket centre linked to Starlink-style network - Reuters
Ukraine says it hit Russian rocket centre linked to Starlink-style network Reuters
August 15, 2026 at 12:19 PM