Russia launched a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, early on 28 August, firing ballistic missiles and deploying drones that triggered a series of explosions across the city. Reporters on the ground heard at least six powerful blasts shortly after 03:00 local time, and fires were visible in several neighbourhoods. Additional missile launches were detected minutes later, causing further impacts. Authorities had yet to release casualty figures or detailed damage assessments by the time of the latest reports. The barrage underscores Moscow’s continued use of ballistic weapons against urban areas as the war persists.