Russia hits Ukraine overnight with Shaheds, ballistic and Kinzhal missiles

Key points

• Russia launched several groups of Shahed drones.

• Ballistic missiles were also used.

• Explosions were reported in Kyiv, with initial damage confirmed.

Shahed drone attacks

Russian forces launched dozens of attack drones on the evening of Wednesday, August 27. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the drones approached from multiple directions. Explosions were reported in Vinnytsia, Chernivtsi, and Kyiv.

In the Vinnytsia region, the drone strikes cut power to railway infrastructure, causing delays across the network. Trains affected include:

• No. 87 Zaporizhzhia – Kovel

• No. 139 Kyiv – Kamianets-Podilskyi

• No. 77 Odesa – Kovel

• No. 3 Zaporizhzhia – Uzhhorod

• No. 47 Zaporizhzhia – Mukachevo

• No. 32 Przemysl – Zaporizhzhia

• No. 92 Lviv – Kyiv

• No. 52 Lviv – Kyiv

Some trains were rerouted, while others already on the damaged section continued under reserve locomotives.

Ballistic missile strikes

Around 3:00 AM Kyiv time, Russia fired ballistic missiles at the capital. Explosions were reported in several districts of Kyiv, with preliminary reports confirming direct impacts.

At least two people were injured and received medical assistance.

Read more here for details on the overnight Russian attack on Kyiv.

Kinzhal launches

Alongside drones and ballistic missiles, Russia also launched Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missiles. Preliminary reports indicated that four MiG-31K fighter jets were deployed, with high-speed targets detected heading toward Kyiv.

In the Makariv district of Kyiv region, residents heard an explosion around 3:55 AM. Local authorities later clarified it was most likely the shock wave caused by a Kinzhal overflight, with no direct hits recorded in the community.

Sources: data from the Air Force and information provided by local authorities.