- August 28, 2025
- 11:11 pm
- Ukraine
The death toll in Kyiv as a result of the Russian missile and drone attack on Thursday night has reached 23, 22 of them at the site of the strike on the five-story residential building in the Darnitsky district, where rescue operations have ended, the fate of eight more people is unknown.
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As of the evening of August 28, 2025, 22 people are already known to have died as a result of the terrorist attack. Of these, 4 are children.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky in his evening address:
“Rescue operations were underway all day at several locations in Kiev – they were clearing away the rubble after the Russian strike. It was one of the largest strikes. There were about 600 drones, 31 missiles, including ballistic ones. As of now, 19 (already 22) people are known to have died in Kyiv, including four children. My condolences to all the relatives and friends.”
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Putin once again showed that he does not need any “peace formulas.” He sent all talks about diplomacy to the same place as Trump’s promises of the “deal of the century” — straight into the trash bin of history. The night of August 28 became proof: instead of a negotiation table — “Kinzhal” missiles, instead of compromises — new drones with foreign parts, instead of peace — 15 killed Ukrainians, among them 3 children.
Russia does not hide its choice: terror against civilians. Kyiv and several regions of Ukraine were once again under attack, buildings collapsed floor by floor, and people with children hid in corridors.
We have gathered facts, testimonies, and context that explain why talks of a “quick peace” sound false.
On the night of August 28, Russia launched a combined strike on Kyiv: 15 confirmed dead, among them three children (2, 17, and 14 years old), dozens injured. Among the injured are 10 children. No negotiations in sight — instead, ballistics and drones, including “Kinzhal” and new “Geran-3.”
This is not a random “arrival,” but a series of targeted strikes on residential buildings and objects in 20+ locations of the capital. In the Darnytskyi district, a missile destroyed the entrance of a five-story building on Boryspilska Street; in the center — a hit on a shopping center. A day of mourning has been declared, search and rescue operations continue, some people are missing.
What happened at night: chronology without euphemisms
- By morning on 28.08.2025, “Shaheds” and several types of missiles, including aeroballistic X-47M2 “Kinzhal”, hit Kyiv.
- According to the city military administration: 20+ points of impact in Darnytskyi, Dniprovskyi, Solomianskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Holosiivskyi, Obolonskyi, and Desnianskyi districts.
- The most severe scene — direct hit on a five-story building on Boryspilska Street: collapse from the first to the fifth floor of the third entrance.
- The strike on a shopping center in the city center caused a wave of secondary damage to nearby residential buildings.
The Ukrainian Air Force released data: the attack was carried out using 598 drones and 31 missiles. Missiles and drones targeted both military and civilian objects. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on this tactic of Russia, stating that it is a direct response to those calling for a ceasefire.
By 11:32 on August 28, 2025, officially: 14 dead (children 2, 14, and 17 years old), 38 injured, 10 missing. These numbers are not final: rescuers are clearing the debris, and medics are updating the lists of the injured.
Beyond the capital: energy, transport, geography of the strike
The strikes also hit the regions. In the Vinnytsia region, missiles hit energy facilities: ≈60 thousand consumers in 29 settlements were left without power.
Due to infrastructure damage, Kyiv—Lviv train routes were changed. In Zaporizhzhia — a hit on an enterprise and a fire. In the Khmelnytskyi region, some drones were shot down by air defense forces.
What they hit with: “Kinzhal” and accelerated “Geran-3”
The Ukrainian Air Force records combined use: dozens of missiles plus a wave of drones. The main technological takeaway of the night — new modification of the UAV “Geran-3” with jet engines. Foreign components were found in the debris. This is a direct signal: sanctions are bypassed, critical parts are supplied.
Why this is dangerous:
- The jet profile gives higher speeds, compressing the air defense reaction window.
- Range and trajectory complicate detection and interception.
- Imported engines make mass production cheaper and faster.
Strike on civilians: addresses where people live
Missiles and drones hit not only military targets. Reports include residential buildings, a kindergarten, a post office, a shopping center.
Witnesses talk about overnights in corridors with children and animals. In the morning — shattered glass, burned cars, a sharp smell of burning in the yards.
“Everything is burning, cars are unrecognizable,” — this is how residents describe the night. Many admit: insurance saved them because the policy covered military risks.
Political context: “about to agree” does not work
The illusion of “imminent peace” is shattered by ballistic launches and reactive UAVs. The meaning of the attacks is transparent — pressure on the rear, an attempt to force concessions by destroying everyday life.
The Ukrainian authorities are no longer shy about formulations: Moscow chooses ballistics, not the negotiation table. Any delay in sanctions and “gray zones” of export control result in new victims.
Volodymyr Zelensky:
“Russia chooses ballistics, not the negotiation table. The death of children should evoke more emotions than anything else. We expect a reaction from everyone who called for peace and is now silent.”
How this is perceived in Israel and the diaspora
For Israelis, this is not an abstraction. Night “sirens,” corridors, and shelters — an experience known to residents of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Therefore, we at NAnews — Israel News keep a focus on the tactics of strikes, types of weapons, consequences for civilians: this is important for the diaspora and the Jewish community, for business and cultural institutions.
Key facts — briefly and in one place
- Date/time: night and morning of 28.08.2025.
- Losses in Kyiv (11:32): 14 dead, including 3 children; 38 injured; 10 missing.
- Geography in the capital: 20+ locations; direct hit on a five-story building on Boryspilska Street (Darnytskyi district); shopping center in the center.
- Regions: Vinnytsia energy (≈60 thousand subscribers), railway (Kyiv—Lviv routes), incidents in Zaporizhzhia and Khmelnytskyi region.
- Means of destruction: “Shahed,” “Geran-3” (reactive), X-47M2 “Kinzhal”, and others.
- Kyiv’s decision: declared a day of mourning.
People and their voices: what the night looked like
Yevhen, a Kyiv resident: hid in the corridor with his wife and two dogs; after the explosions, saw a burned car in the parking lot.
Anya, a resident of the building: her metal-plastic windows held, while neighbors with wooden frames had them blown out. “I’m glad we’re alive.”
Andriy: “The glass in the apartment flew out, but we are safe. Everything will be fine.”
Such remarks replace cold statistics. But statistics are needed so that memory does not turn into noise.
What to do next: answers, not illusions
- Secondary sanctions on components of reactive UAVs; close “gray” routes through which engines and electronics are supplied.
- Synchronization of export control (EU—USA—Asia) and monitoring of “intermediaries.”
- Support for air defense and radars: most targets are intercepted, but the reaction window is shrinking.
- Public documentation of damage to civilians: so that diplomacy does not detach from the cost of pauses.
- Communication with the diaspora and the Jewish community: translate technology into human language, show what “reactive drones” mean for people in apartments.
Context for the Israeli reader
Our readers in Israel have their own scale of anxieties and habits of behavior during attacks. Therefore, the connection Israel—Ukraine is important: common words “security” and “rear resilience” are filled with specifics — children in corridors, interrupted sleep, morning calls to relatives. In this sense, Israel news and the Ukrainian feed are one agenda, no matter how much one would like to separate “there” and “here.”
Reference: what is already officially recognized
- Day of mourning in Kyiv — in memory of the deceased.
- Victims and injured — mostly civilians; rescuers are working.
- Power outages and transport disruptions in the regions.
- Ukraine’s call to partners: strengthen sanctions and close control “gaps.”
The night of August 28, 2025 is not a conversation about formulas, but about methods. Moscow once again speaks to Ukraine in the language of missiles and reactive UAVs. As long as this is the case, any “truce” will mean a pause before the next attack.
The main proposition of the day is terrifying in its simplicity: children among the dead. And if this does not evoke determination, then what other arguments are needed?
FAQ
How many victims and injured by the morning of August 28?
By 11:32, 14 dead (including 3 children) and 38 injured are confirmed; 10 are missing. Numbers may be updated.
Where is the most destruction?
Darnytskyi district: five-story building on Boryspilska Street, entrance collapse. Also, a shopping center in the center and damaged houses around.
What types of weapons were used?
Combined attack: drones “Shahed/Geran-3” (reactive version) and missiles, including X-47M2 “Kinzhal”.
Why should this be read by the audience in Israel?
The experience of night alarms, shelters, and “corridor” safety is familiar to Israelis. For Israel, the diaspora, the Jewish community, it is important to understand why sanctions and air defense are not slogans, but a matter of life.
