14 killed, 48 injured as Russia launches 629 missiles on Ukraine’s capital

A Russian attack on Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, killed at least 14 people on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the attack.

Another 48 people were wounded in the attack, authorities said, with the death toll expected to rise as more victims are found buried beneath the rubble.

Zelensky, who called for fresh sanctions on Russia, wrote on X: “As of now, already 14 people are known to have been killed as a result of the Russian attack, including 3 children. A horrific and deliberate killing of civilians.

“The Russians are not choosing to end the war, only new strikes. Overnight in Kyiv, dozens of buildings were damaged: residential houses, office centers, civilian enterprises. Among them also the building where the European Union Delegation to Ukraine is located.

“It is crucial now that the world responds firmly. Russia must stop this war it started and continues.

“For the spurning of ceasefire and for the constant Russian attempts to weasel out of negotiations, new strong sanctions are needed. Only this can work. The Russians understand only strength and pressure. For every strike, Moscow must feel the consequences.”

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack, describing it as barbaric.

Macron wrote on X: “629 missiles and drones in one night over Ukraine: this is Russia’s will for peace. Terror and barbarism.

“More than a dozen dead, including children.

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“Residential areas and civilian infrastructure targeted. The offices of the European Union Delegation and the British Council damaged.

“France condemns with the utmost firmness these senseless attacks of great cruelty.

“Total support for the Ukrainian people, deep compassion for all bereaved families.”

The attack comes as Moscow and Kyiv trade blame over an impasse in diplomatic efforts towards a peace deal which have been spearheaded by United States President Donald Trump.

Around 100 people took refuge in a subway station, with some lying in sleeping bags and others holding their pets.

The city’s mayor described Russia’s latest strikes as a “massive attack” that caused damage in seven districts across the capital.

A five-storey building in the Darnytsky district had collapsed, the mayor reported.

Ukraine’s air force said on Thursday that it downed 563 of 598 drones and 26 of 31 missiles launched by Russia in its overnight attack.

The air force recorded hits at 13 locations and falling of debris at 26 locations.

The attack also damaged the EU’s diplomatic mission in the city, AFP reported.

Kyiv suffered one of its worst attacks of the over three-year war on July 31, leaving more than 30 people dead, including five children.

Russian forces have been slowly but steadily gaining ground in Ukraine in recent months, as diplomatic efforts have accelerated.

Zelensky said on Wednesday that members of his administration would meet with US officials in New York on Friday.

The Star