Kyiv, August 28 (LaPresse) – “Right now in Kyiv, rescuers are clearing the rubble of a residential building following a Russian attack. Another massive strike on our cities and communities. More killings. Tragically, at least eight people have already been confirmed dead. One of them is a child. My condolences to all their families and loved ones,” wrote Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on X.
According to the Kyiv Independent, the child killed was a 14-year-old. Of the 38 people injured, 30 were hospitalized, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Several children were among the wounded.
Kyiv Independent also reported that air raid sirens sounded across Ukraine, and residents in nearly all regions were urged to seek shelter as Russia launched hypersonic missiles and multiple waves of drones throughout the night. At least four MiG-31 aircraft — jets equipped with Kinzhal missiles — were deployed during the attack.