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Russia's Deadliest Kyiv Strike Kills 17, Sparks Spread Fears

8/8/2026

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Russia launched its deadliest missile and drone strike in months on Kyiv, killing at least 17 people and wounding more than 40.
A Russian attack allegedly targeted a German airport located 800 miles from Kyiv.
Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler of the Counter Extremism Project warned that the suspected European attacks could signal the Ukraine war’s spread.
WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green hosted the discussion on “The Hunt” podcast.

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Russia launched its deadliest missile and drone strike in months on Kyiv, killing at least 17 people and wounding more than 40.
A Russian attack allegedly targeted a German airport located 800 miles from Kyiv.
Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler of the Counter Extremism Project warned that the suspected European attacks could signal the Ukraine war’s spread.
WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green hosted the discussion on “The Hunt” podcast.