Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, Russian forces launched overnight missile and drone attacks across Kyiv and nearby areas. The strikes caused widespread destruction across the Ukrainian capital and surrounding regions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 12 people died during the attacks. He added that one Indian citizen figured among those killed. Dozens of people also suffered injuries during the strikes.
In many cities and communities, work to address the aftermath of the Russian attack has been ongoing since last night – nearly 350 first responders are involved in Kyiv and the region alone. A significant number of jet-powered drones and ballistic missiles were used in the… pic.twitter.com/8cg4ik0V2F
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 1, 2026
Sixth Straight Day Of Attacks On Kyiv
Zelenskyy shared the death toll on Tuesday as the latest strikes intensified the situation. Kyiv has now faced attacks for six consecutive days. Consequently, the repeated strikes have once again highlighted the severity of the war around the capital. Nearby areas also faced the impact of the overnight missile and drone assault.
Indian Citizen Among Those Killed
According to Zelenskyy, the latest attacks claimed 12 lives altogether. An Indian citizen also died during the Russian strikes. Meanwhile, dozens of other people suffered injuries. The attacks targeted Kyiv and surrounding areas throughout the night. Therefore, the latest casualties have added another grim development to the ongoing conflict.
