Russian drone and missile barrage kills at least 12 in Ukraine’s Kyiv
A Russian drone and missile barrage has killed at least 12 people in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, as the attacks enter their sixth straight day. The strikes have disrupted life across the city, targeting residential areas and infrastructure. Kyiv's rail network has been hit, with a rail depot strike killing seven people.
Listen to Live Briefing
Real-time synthesized voice briefing · Live Feeds Desk
- ✓ At least 12 people have been killed in Kyiv, Russia pounds Kyiv for more than 12 hours in 6th straight day of attacks.
- ✓ A Russian strike on a Kyiv rail depot killed seven people.
- ✓ Russian drones have struck central Kyiv, injuring at least seven people.
What changed
The death toll in Kyiv has risen to at least 12 people, with multiple sources confirming the fatalities.
Live updates
-
Russia kills at least 12 in Ukraine's Kyiv
A Russian drone and missile barrage has killed at least 12 people in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, as the attacks enter their sixth straight day. The strikes have disrupted life across the city, targeting residential areas and infrastructure. Kyiv's rail network has been hit, with a rail depot strike killing seven people.
Why it matters
The ongoing attacks on Kyiv mark a significant escalation in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The strikes have resulted in numerous casualties and damage to critical infrastructure, highlighting the devastating impact of the war on civilians. The international community has expressed concern over the escalating violence.
What is confirmed
- At least 12 people have been killed in Kyiv, Russia pounds Kyiv for more than 12 hours in 6th straight day of attacks.
- A Russian strike on a Kyiv rail depot killed seven people.
- Russian drones have struck central Kyiv, injuring at least seven people.
Still unconfirmed
- Ukrainian President Zelensky warned that Russian airspace will become unsafe due to Ukrainian drones.
What to watch next
- Further escalation of violence in Kyiv
- International response to the attacks
- Ukraine's military response to the Russian strikes
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (9)
- Institute for the Study of War — Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 29, 2026
- Reuters — Russian drone barrage on Kyiv enters fifth day, disrupting life across capital
- Euronews — Russian strike on Kyiv rail depot kills seven, rail chief says
- Al Jazeera — Russian drone and missile barrage kills at least 12 in Ukraine’s Kyiv
- dw.com — Ukraine updates: Russia hits Kyiv for sixth straight day
- The Guardian — Russia targets Ukraine’s rail network as war enters deadly new phase
- The Boston Globe — Russia pounds Kyiv for more than 12 hours, killing at least a dozen in 6th straight day of attacks
- kyivindependent.com — Russian drones strike central Kyiv, at least 7 injured
- tribune.net.ph — Enemy skies not safe, Zelensky warns airlines
Community Sentiment: How do you assess this situation?
Voice your perspective · Real-time aggregated sentiment from the Live Feeds community