Ukraine’s cabinet building in Kyiv was, shockingly, one of the targets hit during Russia’s largest drone and missile attack of the entire war, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It’s a stark indicator of the escalating brutality and a deliberate strategy to terrorize the Ukrainian people. The very heart of their government, a symbol of their sovereignty, was directly struck. This represents a significant escalation, a move that demonstrates a blatant disregard for international norms and a desire to cripple the country’s ability to function.
The situation on the ground quickly became dire, with rescuers battling fires and the aftermath of the attack.… Continue reading
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has rejected Russian President Putin’s offer to meet in Moscow, viewing the location as a sign of insincere negotiation tactics. Zelenskyy proposed Putin come to Kyiv instead, citing ongoing attacks on Ukraine as a reason for his refusal. While the US has been advocating for face-to-face talks, Moscow has presented additional conditions and escalated shelling, further complicating the prospect of a meeting. Zelenskyy stated Russia is attempting to prolong the war and turn diplomacy into a farce, calling for strengthened sanctions, increased arms supplies, and restrictions on Russian oil and gas.
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Early Sunday, Russia launched its largest aerial barrage of the war, targeting Kyiv and killing at least two people. The attacks included drone strikes that damaged high-rise buildings and a direct hit on the Ukrainian cabinet of ministers, setting the roof ablaze. The strikes came after several European countries pledged to deploy reassurance forces, a move that Moscow has rejected. This escalation follows three and a half years of conflict, during which tens of thousands have been killed and a large portion of Ukrainian territory remains under Russian control.
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Following the Russian strikes on Kyiv on Thursday, August 28, President Volodymyr Zelensky reported 23 fatalities, including four children, with eight individuals still unaccounted for. Rescue operations at the residential building site, which bore the brunt of the attack, are now complete. Zelensky also indicated that 53 people were injured, and buildings belonging to the European Union and the British Council sustained damage. The Kremlin claimed the strikes targeted military infrastructure, including a drone factory in the Kyiv region.
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Following overnight attacks on Kyiv, which resulted in damage to the British Council building and EU delegation, the Russian ambassador to the UK was summoned by the Foreign Office. Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned the strikes, which killed civilians and destroyed homes, emphasizing the need for the violence to cease. The British Council confirmed their guard was injured but stable, and the organization vowed to continue operations in Ukraine. International condemnation was swift, with Germany and the EU expressing strong disapproval and calling for consequences, as Russia claimed to be targeting military sites while also expressing interest in continued negotiations.
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Overnight on August 28th, Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, utilizing a barrage of missiles and drones. The attacks, which targeted areas far from the front lines, resulted in at least 15 fatalities, including children, and dozens of injuries, with damage reported across multiple districts. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted a significant portion of the incoming projectiles, yet substantial damage was inflicted upon residential buildings, infrastructure, and media offices. The international community has condemned the attacks, viewing them as a deliberate escalation and a rejection of peace efforts.
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Overnight on August 28, Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault on Ukrainian cities, particularly targeting Kyiv with missiles and drones. The attack resulted in at least 14 fatalities in the capital, including several children, and dozens of injuries. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted a significant number of the incoming missiles and drones, but the attacks caused widespread damage to residential buildings, offices, and infrastructure. The city of Kyiv was targeted from multiple directions, and emergency services are currently engaged in rescue operations and damage assessment as the conflict continues.
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In response to a recent, large-scale Russian drone attack on Kyiv, Meaghan Mobbs, daughter of US special envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg, stated that Vladimir Putin is actively “testing American resolve and strength”. This comes after former President Donald Trump announced a ten-day deadline for Russia to cease hostilities against Ukraine. Mobbs’ comment echoes her previous observations regarding Russian actions, where she expressed skepticism about Russia’s intentions for peace.
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Russian air strikes pound Kyiv, leaving a 6-year-old boy among the dead, as President Zelenskiy reports. This is the heartbreaking reality unfolding in the Ukrainian capital. The immediate impact is devastating, with the latest reports indicating eight people have lost their lives, and over eighty are injured. That’s a lot of lives shattered, families torn apart, and a community reeling from the violence. It’s impossible not to be moved by the tragedy, especially the loss of a child.
The weight of this situation is heavy, and the conversation naturally turns to the international response. It is easy to question why more isn’t being done, how this is allowed to continue, and the lack of decisive action.… Continue reading
A Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officer was fatally shot in Kyiv on Thursday morning in what is being investigated as an assassination. Authorities launched an investigation and manhunt for the perpetrator. The SBU has not released the identity of the officer. CCTV footage, which CNN cannot independently verify, purportedly shows the attack with a masked individual approaching the officer before firing, and the victim collapsing. The SBU is Ukraine’s main security service and was responsible for the recent drone attack against Russian airfields.
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