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From August 27 to September 9, 2026, Kyiv experienced a series of drone attacks by Russian forces, resulting in significant damage to buildings and injuries to civilians. The most devastating attack occurred on September 8, when five people were killed and 29 injured. The situation remains tense, with ongoing threats of further assaults.
From the beginning to today
On 27 August, Russian drones attacked Kyiv, resulting in explosions and the activation of air defence systems. Damage was reported to a sports complex and a vehicle, with at least one person injured.
On August 27, 2026, Russian forces attacked Kyiv with drones, damaging a sports complex in the Pechersk district. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, one man was injured, and a car fire was reported in the Holosiivskyi district.
Kyiv continues to face attacks from Russian drones for the third consecutive day. The strikes have caused damage and casualties in four districts of the capital.
On August 30, 2026, Russian forces launched a new attack on Kyiv using strike drones. A non-residential building caught fire in the Shevchenkivskyi district, and a café was damaged in the Holosiivskyi district. An air alert was declared in the capital.
On September 1, 2026, Kyiv experienced an attack by Russian reactive drones. The strikes caused fires in several districts, and casualties were reported. Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko stated that there were 13 injured in the capital and one in the Brovary district.
On September 8, five people died and 29 were injured in a Russian attack in Kyiv. In the Solomianskyi district, a strike hit a warehouse, resulting in two fatalities. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported further strikes in the Holosiivskyi district.
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