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Firefighters try to put out a fire following a Russian missile attack in Kyiv

Video. Kyiv launches large attack on Russian military and energy facilities

Updated: 16/08/2026 - 18:40 GMT+2

Long-range attacks have been stepped up as talks between the two countries remain stagnant.

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