Deadliest Drone Barrage in Months Hits Ukrainian Capital
In a relentless 12-hour assault that began Saturday night and stretched into Sunday morning, Russia launched nearly 600 drones and 48 missiles at cities across Ukraine—primarily targeting Kyiv. The attack killed at least four people, including a 12-year-old girl, and left dozens more wounded.
Key Facts from the Attack
- Duration: Over 12 hours (starting 8:30 p.m. Saturday)
- Weapons Deployed: ~600 drones, 48 missiles
- Intercepted: Ukrainian Air Force downed most—but 31 drones and 5 missiles breached defenses
- Casualties: At least 4 dead, dozens injured nationwide
- Major Targets: Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Odessa
Civilian Infrastructure Damaged
The strikes hit critical civilian sites, including:
- Ukraine’s Cardiology Institute (Kyiv)
- An industrial bakery
- A tire manufacturing plant
- Multiple residential apartment buildings
By the Numbers: Sunday’s Assault vs. Recent Attacks
| Metric | Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 | Average Monthly Attack (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Drones Launched | ~600 | ~250 |
| Missiles Launched | 48 | 20–30 |
| Cities Targeted | 4+ | 2–3 |
| Civilian Fatalities | 4+ (including a child) | 1–3 |
President Zelensky Condemns “Savage Strikes”
“A massive Russian attack on Ukraine lasted for more than 12 hours,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said. “Savage strikes, a deliberate, targeted terror against ordinary cities.”
[INTERNAL_LINK:ukraine-conflict] The scale and coordination of this assault mark a significant escalation in Russia’s campaign of aerial terror against Ukrainian urban centers.
Emergency Response Underway
Rescue teams continue searching through rubble in Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia, where at least 27 people were injured after 14 apartment buildings sustained damage. Officials warn the death toll may rise.
