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The attack resulted in one fatality and five injuries, according to regional authorities. Damage was reported at a warehouse, a parking lot, vehicles, a private household, and a petrol station."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Ukrainian Air Force reported that at least three ballistic missiles were used in the attack. Air alarm was also in effect for Kyiv. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul was in Kyiv for political discussions at the time of the strike. He had arrived earlier that day and pledged Germany's continued support for Ukraine."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on details"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Reports differ on the exact date of the attack. While the Kyiv regional military administration stated the attack occurred on Saturday, 22 August 2026, Deutschlandfunk reported the news on 22 August 2026. 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