Russia Launches Over 2,000 Drones and 1,600 Bombs on Kyiv as Ukraine Struggles with Air Defense Shortages
On August 30, 2026, Russia intensified its attacks on Kyiv, launching nearly 2,000 attack drones, over 1,600 guided bombs, and 31 missiles. Ukraine faced repeated strikes and a critical shortage of air defense interceptors, with attacks targeting civilian supply chains and infrastructure. Ukraine tested new interceptors and struck Russia's second-largest oil refinery in response.
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Russia is intensifying its pressure on the Ukrainian capital by conducting a fourth day of intensive drone attacks and promising massive strikes in the coming days. In just one week, Moscow has already launched over 2000 drones and 1,600 bombs against Ukraine. A review of the events that marked the night from Sunday, August 30 to Monday, August 31, 2026.
Russia has launched nearly 2,000 attack drones and nearly 1,600 guided bombs at Ukraine this week, hitting Kyiv's civilian supply chains and a Kyiv Oblast book warehouse, while Ukraine tested new interceptors and struck Russia's second-largest oil refinery overnight.
Russia has launched nearly 2,000 attack drones, more than 1,600 guided bombs and 31 missiles against Ukraine this week, while Kyiv faces repeated strikes and a shortage of critical air defense interceptors.
Drones have been flying toward the capital for hours at a time, with explosions and the sound of air defense fire rocking the city throughout the morning and afternoon.