Kyiv under massive attack by Kinzhal missiles, ballistic weapons and drones: what is known so far
Photo: Kyiv under massive attack by ballistic missiles and drones (facebook.com/DSNSCV)
Russian forces launched a massive attack on Kyiv overnight on August 28, using strike drones and ballistic missiles. The assault triggered fires, falling debris, and multiple emergency calls.
All that is known so far about the large-scale attack can be found in the RBC-Ukraine report.
Key questions
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Russia launched ballistic missiles and Shahed drones at Kyiv.
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Residential buildings were damaged in the Darnytskyi district.
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Falling debris was reported across several districts of the city.
Beginning on the evening of August 27, Ukrainian air defenses tracked a large number of Shahed drones launched from several directions. Around 3:00 AM Kyiv time, Russia fired several ballistic missiles at the capital.
The Ukrainian Air Force also warned of Kinzhal missile launches, reporting at least two high-speed targets heading toward Kyiv. Preliminary data suggested the sound of the ballistic wave was caused by a Kinzhal overflight.
Consequences by districts
Dnipro district
A fire broke out in a 25-story residential building. Debris also fell on the grounds of a kindergarten, causing another fire. Four people were injured and taken to the hospital.
Darnytskyi district
Fires were reported, and two residential buildings sustained damage, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Solomianskyi district
A private house caught fire after being hit by drone debris.
Shevchenkivskyi district
A residential building caught fire, and an office building was also damaged.
Debris was reported in multiple other districts across the capital.
Wider Russian attack on August 28
The overnight assault on Kyiv was part of a wider Russian attack on Ukraine using drones and different types of missiles. The blasts in the capital came as Russia also struck railway infrastructure in the Vinnytsia region, causing delays to several train routes.
Earlier, RBC-Ukraine reported guidance on choosing safe shelters during attacks, noting why remaining in an apartment is often not the safest option.
Sources: the Ukrainian Air Force, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko, Kyiv military administration head Tymur Tkachenko, and local authorities.
