Russian forces conducted an infiltration operation near Dobropillya and used drones and missiles to strike Kyiv, inflicting heavy civilian casualties.
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Russian forces conducted an infiltration operation near Dobropillya and used drones and missiles to strike Kyiv
Russia launched a large-scale aerial strike on Ukrainian cities overnight on Aug. 28, attacking Kyiv with missiles and targeting regions far from the front lines.
At least 25 people were killed in the attack on the capital, including four children.
Three of the children were aged 2, 14, and 17.
Sixty-three people including 11 children were injured, with thirty hospitalized.
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