Coverage of Russian drone strikes on Kyiv, including air defense and damage.
Russia's new tactic of round-the-clock drone strikes on Kyiv has caused record air raid alerts, forcing Ukraine to plan a two-tier warning system. Over 38 civilians were killed in a single strike on Myla, while air defense maintains high interception rates. Russia threatens large-scale strikes on energy infrastructure.
Russia launched at least 484 attack drones at Kyiv over three days (27-29 August), killing a two-year-old girl and injuring eight. Ukraine's Air Force shot down or jammed most, but the sustained daytime assaults signal a tactical shift. Russia's Defence Ministry now threatens large-scale strikes on energy infrastructure.
Over 48 hours, Russia launched 260+ drones at Ukraine, primarily targeting Kyiv. Ukrainian air defenses shot down or jammed 210+ drones, but debris damaged a residential building and a student dormitory. The attacks included new S8000 Banderol missile drones.