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Russia attacks Kyiv for third time in one week

by Olena Goncharova August 29, 2024 6:59 AM 2 min read
Photo for illustrative purposes. Kyiv's Podil neighborhood is seen without electricity on Nov. 7 after yet another Russian strike on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. (Getty Images)
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Debris from intercepted Russian drones damaged several buildings in Kyiv overnight on Aug. 29, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.

This comes as the third large-scale aerial attack by Russia against the capital in the past four days.

Several explosions could be heard in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast amid an air raid alert. Air defense had been active in most of central and northern Ukraine.

Drone debris reportedly fell in at least three districts of the capital, causing a fire in one of the affected areas. First responders have been dispatched to the scene.

In the Holosiivskyi district, drone debris damaged the doors and windows of one of the apartments. No casualties were reported, according to the mayor.

Kyiv remains a frequent target of the Russian attacks. On Aug. 26, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack against Ukraine, killing seven people, injuring nearly 50 others, and targeting the country's energy infrastructure.

Three people were injured following the attack in Kyiv Oblast, the police said in a statement. One of those injured was hurt when a downed drone fell on a road, destroying a car, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.

Russia attacked Kyiv and the region again on Aug. 27, but no damage or casualties were reported in the city as Ukrainian defenses reportedly downed all missiles and drones heading toward the capital.

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