60 drones, 5 missiles downed; explosions hit Kyiv, Sumy, Rivne; casualties in Zaporizhzhya and Rivne
Nation27 August 2024, 10:55 AM
Updated: 10:30 a.m. A new Russian attack killed four people and injured 16, President Zelenskyy said.
NV is monitoring the aftermath of a Russian attack on a hotel in Kryvyi Rih on Aug. 26, which killed two people.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with several others injured and at least two more feared trapped.
Across Ukraine, Russian forces launched a massive air attack overnight, using drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles.
Air defenses successfully intercepted many of these, including in Kyiv and Khmelnytskyi, but significant damage and casualties were reported in various oblasts.
Details:
Kryvyi Rih: A Russian attack on Aug. 26 left two dead and several injured, with ongoing rescue efforts.
Kyiv: Air defenses destroyed drones and missiles targeting the capital, with no reported casualties.
Zaporizhzhya: Multiple strikes killed one and injured two others; buildings and infrastructure suffered damage.
Khmelnytskyi: Eight enemy targets were downed, and two houses caught fire, with one resident concussed.
General: Ukrainian air defense forces intercepted 60 drones and five missiles overnight.
Rescue efforts and recovery from these attacks continue across affected oblasts.