Kyiv death toll reaches 25 after Russia’s massive strike
Photo: Russia struck a residential building in Kyiv (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
The number of people killed in Russia’s massive strike on Kyiv on the night of August 28 has risen to 25, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Telegram.
According to the head of state, he held talks with European Council President António Costa. He thanked Costa for his sincere condolences to the Ukrainians who lost loved ones in Russia’s massive strike.
"At this moment, 25 people are reported dead, including four children, and dozens have been injured," Zelenskyy added.
He emphasized that this was an utterly vile attack by Russia, demonstrating the true intentions of Russian President Vladimir Putin to continue killing rather than take steps toward ending the war.
Strike on Kyiv on the night of August 28
On the night of August 28, Russian forces launched nearly 600 kamikaze drones and 31 missiles at Ukraine. Most of the drones and missiles targeted Kyiv.
In particular, in the Darnytskyi district, Russia hit the entrance of a residential high-rise, destroying it.
According to the latest data, 53 people were injured in the attack.
Earlier this morning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the fate of eight people remains unknown.
