Russian forces launched a massive wave of air strikes against Kyiv on August 28, 2026, targeting residential areas, retailers, and industrial sites, resulting in 27 confirmed deaths.
The attack damaged over 50 residential buildings, marking one of the most intense bombardments in the region in recent months, according to local Ukrainian authorities.
The strikes have prompted international condemnation, with Ukraine calling for increased air defense support to protect civilian infrastructure from further Russian missile and drone assaults.