Russian drone attacks continue around Kyiv for a third day, damaging homes, warehouses and logistics infrastructure as Ukraine faces growing pressure on its air defences.
KYIV, UKRAINE:
Smoke has continued to hang over parts of Kyiv and the surrounding region as
Russian drone attacks against Ukraine's capital entered a third day, adding to
growing concerns about civilian safety, critical infrastructure and the
country's ability to sustain its air defences.
Russian
forces have launched repeated waves of drones and missiles against Kyiv and
other Ukrainian cities, with the latest attacks damaging residential buildings,
warehouses, vehicles and other civilian facilities. Ukrainian officials say the
strikes have also disrupted transportation and logistics networks at a time
when the country is preparing for another difficult winter.
The latest
wave follows a major overnight assault that began on August 27, when Russia
launched missiles and drones against Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine. Ukrainian
authorities reported explosions and falling debris across several districts,
while fires broke out at multiple locations.
By the
second day, Russian forces were continuing to send waves of jet-powered drones
toward Kyiv and surrounding areas. Ukraine's Interior Minister said the capital
region had become one of the most difficult areas as attacks continued almost
continuously. The attacks have damaged apartment buildings, warehouses and
vehicles, while emergency crews have been working to extinguish fires and clear
debris.
Smoke rising over the capital has become a visible reminder of the intensity of
the latest assault. Reuters footage and photographs showed plumes of smoke
following attacks in Kyiv on August
One of the
most significant developments in the latest attacks has been the damage to
Ukraine's civilian logistics infrastructure.
Ukrainian
officials say Russian strikes have hit warehouses, supermarket distribution
facilities, postal terminals and other commercial sites. Major courier company
Nova Poshta reported damage to sorting centres near Kyiv and in Sumy.
In
Zaporizhzhia, a Russian drone struck an Epicenter home-improvement store, while
another attack damaged a major book retailer's warehouse in the Kyiv region.
Ukraine's
agriculture minister has warned that roughly 90% of the country's retail food
logistics infrastructure has been destroyed by Russian attacks. Although
officials say this does not mean Ukraine is facing an immediate nationwide food
shortage, disruptions have already affected the availability of some products
in Kyiv.