Russia on Sunday shot down 112 Ukrainian drones over the past 24 hours. The Russian defence ministry confirmed the strikes.
According to Interfax news agency, the Russian forces targeted port infrastructures which are being used for military purposes. The Ukrainian Air Force said Russia attacked with 598 drones and 31 missiles across Ukraine, heavily striking the capital, Kyiv.
As per reports, the strikes affected nearly 33 locations across all 10 districts of the capital, where debris from buildings and shopping malls could be seen.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, “”There were two large-scale attacks by Russia this week—absolutely brazen actions, through which Russia is demonstrating that without pressure from the world, there will be no end to the war. And these are all clear signals to the United States, to Europe, and to the leaders who these days are in China and will be meeting with Putin. We expect the need for a ceasefire—to signal Russiaʼs readiness for diplomacy—will be raised at these meetings. Putin is only duping leaders and drawing them into his camp. And he is staving off the threat of sanctions. Nothing else interests him. It is important that together we press Russia into ending this war.”
There were two large-scale attacks by Russia this week—absolutely brazen actions, through which Russia is demonstrating that without pressure from the world, there will be no end to the war. And these are all clear signals to the United States, to Europe, and to the leaders who… pic.twitter.com/SVPUfNqxMB
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 30, 2025
On August 27, at least 22 people, including four children, were killed after Russia’s barrage of missiles hit a residential building in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district.
“There was a report from Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko. At the site of the Russian strike on a residential building in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district, rescue operations have been completed, and work continues to clear the destroyed structures. At this moment, it is known that 22 people were killed at this one site alone, including four children. The youngest girl was not even three years old. My condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
