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SHOCKING: Massive Russian Drone and Missile Blitz in Kyiv Kills 18, Injures 45
If Russia’s strategy is to outnumber Ukrainian defenses with sheer quantity, they’ve certainly turned the Ukraine conflict into a high-stakes game of Missile Dodgeball.With 598 drones and 31 missiles in play, Kyiv might want to start charging admission for the world’s least desirable fireworks show.
- •On August 28, 2025, Russian strikes in Kyiv killed at least 18 people, including four children.
- •The attack involved 598 drones and 31 missiles, with Ukrainian defenses shooting down 563 drones and 26 missiles.
- •A five-story apartment building and a shopping mall were hit during the strikes, which were described as the largest on Kyiv since a summit in Alaska.
- •At least 45 people were reported injured due to the strikes.
via nytimes.com8/28/2025