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In Boryspil, the occupiers attacked food warehouses and Red Cross facilities

UA NEWS 20 August 2026 11:33
In Boryspil, the occupiers attacked food warehouses and Red Cross facilities

As a result of the Russian Federation’s nighttime attack in Boryspil, food warehouses and Red Cross facilities were hit. Rescue workers continue to operate on the ground and deal with the aftermath of the shelling.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi reported that 462 State Emergency Service rescuers and 116 pieces of specialized equipment are involved in clearing up the aftermath of the attack across the country.

“The nighttime attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region lasted nearly 9 hours: dozens of missiles and rocket-powered drones were fired. Residential buildings and a children’s hospital were hit. As of this moment, at least 13 people are known to have been killed. Our sincere condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the victims. Another 40 people were injured and are receiving the necessary medical care,” the statement reads.

Koretskyy clarified that the Russians struck food warehouses and Red Cross facilities in Boryspil. “Rescue workers continue to extinguish the fires. Civilian infrastructure in the Odesa and Chernihiv regions was also attacked overnight,” he added.

This was reported with reference to his post on Telegram.

The enemy attack damaged energy infrastructure in the Brovary community in the Kyiv region.

Russia’s war against Ukraine is taking on the characteristics of a total war — The Kyiv Independent.

Earlier, Ukraine certified the long-range “Dovbush T40” UAV.

As a reminder, the Russian oil refinery “Orsknefteorgsintez” halted oil processing following an attack by Ukrainian drones on August 11. 

Video: An oil refinery caught fire in Orsk following the attack.

Earlier, the General Staff confirmed a strike on the TANECO oil refinery in Tatarstan.

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