- Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, prompting NATO discussions on Article 4 invocation, alongside drone strikes in Romania.
- Russia directs strikes on Kyiv and warns about retaliation against NATO allies.
Russia targeted Kyiv while Kyiv struck the Belgorod region in retaliation for government actions.
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What happened
Russia targeted Kyiv while Kyiv struck the Belgorod region in retaliation for government actions.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Russian missiles target Ukrainian cities, while Kyiv strikes Crimea and Russian installations are hit from Siberia.1 source
Russian assault follows Ukrainian attacks, continuing the cycle of retaliation.1 source
- Intensified drone attacks target Russian territory, including border regions and the capital Moscow.Sub-event
- EU initiates talks for Ukraine's potential accession, which is complicated by the ongoing war with Russia.Sub-event
- Ukrainian attacks target Russian border regions.Sub-event
- Military production and testing of future weapon systems is underway in Khabarovsk and Belgorod.Sub-event
Russia targeted Kyiv, prompting Kyiv to strike the Belgorod region.1 source
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Russia directs strikes on Kyiv and warns about retaliation against NATO allies.Also in this story
- A company based in Karlsruhe is providing medical evacuation services for injured personnel due to Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital.
- Russia is conducting systematic strikes on Kyiv while also threatening diplomatic institutions abroad.
- Threats of continued strikes are being made against Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine.
- Kostiantynivka became a prime target of Russian offensive, while the United Nations supports humanitarian aid in the besieged city.
The entities involved
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Kyiv
capital and largest city of Ukraine
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Belgorod
city in the south of Russia
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Crimea
Eastern European peninsula, in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, disputed between Ukraine (de jure) and Russia (de facto)
Related events
- Russia launched strikes on Kyiv, while Ukraine conducted strikes in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy. The conflict also involved attacks on Belgorod and Bryansk, with Balitsky commenting on Telegram.
- Russia struck an arms depot near Kyiv on August 29, 2026.
- Russian strikes frequently target the Lukianivka district of Kyiv.
- Russia and Ukraine engaged in military strikes on August 16, 2026, targeting cities including Moscow, Kyiv, Belgorod, Sumy, and Kryvyi Rih.
- Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine. Russia's changing attack tactics are being reported.