At least 12 killed in sixth night of Russian drone attacks on Kyiv
They publishedRussia kills at least 12 on sixth night of drone attacks on Kyiv
First reportSouth China Morning Post · 1 Sept, 05:39Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 1 Sept, 09:59Z
Span4 hours · 2.0h between reports on average
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Why it matters
What
At least 12 people were killed in and around Kyiv during a sixth night of Russian drone and missile attacks.
Why
Ukraine says jet-powered drones and ballistic missiles struck amid air-defence gaps, with 28 locations attacked, mainly in Kyiv and Odesa regions.
Watch
Ukraine is seeking 300 Patriot interceptors for winter, funded by European allies.
Coverage over time
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Where the coverage comes from
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Nine people killed and over a dozen injured in Kyiv and surrounding region.
- Sixth consecutive day of Russian air attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
- Fires erupted in multiple locations; three children among the Kyiv victims.
- Drone and missile strikes damaged a residential building and a business facility in Boryspil.
- Cross-border strikes affected Romania crossings; NATO and Baltic states respond with heightened alerts.
Summary
- At least 12 people killed and 21 wounded in Kyiv and surrounding region.
- Tymur Tkachenko reported Kyiv region faced a massive missile and drone attack.
- Zelenskyy declared Russian terror and urged allies to boost air defences.
- Kyiv Mayor Klitschko: eight killed, five injured in the city night attack.
- Ukraine reports attacks also hit Odesa, border areas, and border checkpoint at Orlivka.
Summary
- At least 12 people killed overnight in and around Kyiv during sixth night of attacks.
- Eight killed in Kyiv, seven at a railway depot and one more nearby.
- Zelenskyy says Russia used jet-powered drones and ballistic missiles amid air-defence gaps.
- Air force reports attacks on 28 locations, focusing on Kyiv and Odesa regions.
- Ukraine seeks 300 Patriot interceptors for winter, funded by European allies.