Russian strikes kill civilians and damage homes near Kyiv

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Russia intensified attacks across Ukraine, killing civilians and damaging homes and warehouses near Kyiv. In Kherson, a drone strike killed a 61-year-old man, and strikes destroyed the city’s remaining thermal plant equipment, prompting warnings of prolonged heating shortages.

WHO: Russia

WHAT: Drone and other strikes killed a civilian in Kherson and damaged civilian homes and thermal plant equipment near Kyiv and across Ukraine.

WHEN: Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Ukraine

WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.

How this story developed (showing 12 of 12 earlier reports)

Russian attacks wound 8 civilians in Ukraine · Sep 2, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET
Russian strikes hit Kyiv rail workers, officials say · Sep 1, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
Russia air strikes kill 12 as Kyiv seeks more air defense · Sep 1, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
Russian strikes injure Kyiv rail workers and civilians · Sep 1, 2026 at 4:08 AM ET
Russian strike hits Ukraine ammo depot, kills at least 37 · Aug 31, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
Kremlin vows massive strikes after warehouse fires · Aug 30, 2026 at 8:18 PM ET
Drone strike hits ammo warehouse near homes in Ukraine · Aug 30, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
Russia prepares mass strikes on Ukraine energy sites · Aug 30, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET
Putin resumes strikes on Kyiv after care home deaths · Aug 30, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET
Russian strikes kill at least 37 in Kyiv, fire spreads · Aug 30, 2026 at 12:10 AM ET
37 dead after Russian strike-linked warehouse blast near Kyiv · Aug 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Dozens killed in Russian strike on Kyiv-area ammo depot · Aug 29, 2026 at 8:14 AM ET

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