Kyiv Faces Third Drone Attack in Four Days; Over 10 Shahed Drones Downed

Aug 29, 2024, 02:26 AM

Kyiv has been subjected to a third massive drone attack by Russian forces in the past four days, with Ukrainian air defense systems actively engaging to repel the assault. The attack involved Russian-Iranian Shahed kamikaze drones, with more than 10 drones reportedly shot down by Ukrainian forces. Debris from the intercepted drones caused damage to several buildings in Kyiv, including in the Dniprovskyy, Holosiyivskyy, and Desnyanskyy districts, with a fire reported in one area. The Kyiv City Military Administration confirmed the ongoing threat, as air raid alerts remained active in the capital and surrounding regions. Drones were also detected over the Zhytomyr region, and debris fell in the Obolon district.