Russia Launches “Massive Attack” on Kyiv, Kills Four

September 28, 2025 12:57 PM

Russia Launches “Massive Attack” on Kyiv, Kills Four

Russia launched a “massive attack” on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, which has killed four people and injured at least eight, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

Attack Details and Casualties

Widespread Strikes: Drones and missiles were used in the latest attacks around Ukraine, hitting several regions overnight, including Zaporizhzhia, where at least 16 people (including three children) were injured.
Scale of Attack: Ukraine’s foreign minister said hundreds of drones and missiles had been used. Russia has not commented.

Wider Context and International Response

Zelensky’s Warning: President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia would not stop with Ukraine, stating that Moscow is testing European air defenses with incursions into NATO nations and “will open up some other direction.”
NATO Scramble: Poland scrambled jets early Sunday as a preventative measure while Russia hit western Ukraine, a routine action since Polish and NATO aircraft recently shot down Russian drones in Polish airspace.
Airspace Violations: Denmark has reported drones flown over its airports (attributing it to a “professional actor”), and Estonia has accused Russia of violating its airspace with warplanes. NATO has since launched a mission to bolster its eastern flank.
Trump’s Role: The attacks occur as Russian President Vladimir Putin is “rebuffing international efforts—led by his US counterpart Donald Trump—to end the war.” Trump has recently shifted his position, saying Ukraine could win all its land back and suggesting NATO nations should shoot down Russian planes in their airspace.
Russia’s Stance: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated his country has no intention of attacking EU or NATO member states but warned of a “decisive response” to any “aggression.”