The death toll from Russia's massive combined missile and drone attack on Kyiv has risen to 20.

The head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko, announced this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

"The number of victims of today's attack has increased. As of now, 20 people are confirmed dead," the statement reads.

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Authorities had earlier confirmed 18 fatalities following Russia's attack on Kyiv on July 2.