On the morning of August 26, at least seven explosions echoed through Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, as Russia unleashed a new wave of aerial attacks. These strikes come as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine enters its third year, with no end in sight.
Latest Updates from 27th August'24
♦ Scale of Russian attack:
Russia launched what Ukrainian officials call "the most massive aerial attack" of the war so far.
- 127 missiles and 109 attack drones were launched.
- Ukraine claims to have shot down 102 missiles and 99 drones.
The elimination of the consequences of the Russian strike is still ongoing. In total, over 120 missiles of various types and more than a hundred “Shaheds” were launched. The missile launch areas against Ukraine included, among others, the airspace of the Kursk and Belgorod… pic.twitter.com/jXM3oNAadw— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 26, 2024
Casualties and damage:
- At least seven people killed across Ukraine
- Dozens wounded
- Widespread power outages and water supply disruptions
- A hydroelectric plant north of Kyiv was targeted
→ Ukrainian response
President Zelensky called on Western allies to allow Ukraine to use their weapons for deeper strikes into Russia. He also revealed Ukraine has tested its first domestically-produced ballistic missile and has the ability to produce 1.5-2 m drones this year, but lacks funding. <
Rescue operations are ongoing at the sites of strikes and falling debris in the regions of Ukraine that were attacked by Russia last night. All services are on the ground, and the rubble is being cleared.
Unfortunately, despite the effective work of our air defense, 4 people… pic.twitter.com/IJ6uQx6mpy— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 27, 2024
♦ Ukraine forces attempt to break through border in Belgorod region
- Ukrainian forces reportedly attempt to punch through the Russian border into southern Belgorod region
- Russian Telegram channels claim about 500 Ukrainian troops are attacking two checkpoints at Nekhoteyevka and Shebekino
- Belgorod governor Vyacheslav Gladkov says the situation is "difficult, but under control"
- No immediate confirmation from Ukrainian authorities.
Latest Updates on 26th August'24
Nationwide Air Raid Alerts
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Air Raid Sirens: Early in the morning, air raid sirens blared across Ukraine, signaling the start of another massive missile and drone attack by Russian forces. The alert, which began just before 6 a.m., remained in place at the time of reporting.
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Kyiv Under Attack: Explosions were first heard in Kyiv shortly before 8:30 a.m., with more blasts following just after 9:00 a.m. Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russian MiG-31 aircraft, known for launching Kinzhal ballistic missiles, were airborne during this period.
Impact on Kyiv and Surrounding Areas
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Power and Water Disruptions: Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported power outages in several districts of the capital. Additionally, water supply issues were reported on the city's right bank.
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Infrastructure Damage: Ruslan Kravchenko, head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, confirmed that infrastructure in the Kyiv region had been targeted. In response, authorities began setting up "points of invincibility," which are communal stations offering phone charging and internet access for residents affected by the outages.
Nationwide Consequences
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Emergency Power Shutdowns: By 9:00 a.m., DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy company, announced emergency power shutdowns across the country in response to the attacks.
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Presidential Response: Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, condemned the attacks on Ukraine's energy sector, warning that such actions would have severe repercussions for Russian infrastructure.
Widespread Explosions Across Ukraine
Explosions were reported in multiple cities across Ukraine, underscoring the extensive nature of the Russian assault.
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Kharkiv: The city's mayor, Ihor Terekhov, confirmed explosions in Kharkiv.
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Odesa, Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhia, and Others: Explosions were also reported in Odesa, Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhia, Kremenchuk, Dnipro, Khmelnytskyi, Kropyvnytskyi, and Kryvyi Rih, as well as in Lviv, Rivne, and Ivano-Frankivsk oblasts.
Casualties and Damage
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Lutsk: In the northwestern city of Lutsk, an apartment building was damaged, resulting in the death of one person, according to the city's mayor, Ihor Polishchuk.
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Dnipropetrovsk Oblast: Governor Serhii Lysak reported that a 69-year-old man was killed in the region.
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Zaporizhzhia Oblast: Governor Ivan Fedorov confirmed the death of a man after a private residence was struck. He called for the international community to act against what he termed a "terrorist country."
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Mykolaiv Oblast: Three people were reported injured, according to Governor Vitalii Kim.
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Lviv Oblast: Governor Maksym Kozytskyi reported attacks on energy infrastructure, resulting in power outages.
Ongoing Air Attacks
Ukraine's Air Force initially reported the presence of 11 Russian bomber aircraft and numerous kamikaze drones heading towards Ukrainian cities. Later, it was confirmed that another six Russian bombers were airborne, escalating the threat of further missile launches.
The situation remains tense as Ukrainian authorities continue to respond to the widespread destruction and loss of life caused by these latest attacks.
This is a developing story.
With inputs from agencies
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