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Between the evening of the 27th and the early morning of the 28th, the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv was attacked by a massive Russian drone and missile attack. Air raid sirens blared for over nine hours, explosions reverberated, flames lit up the capital's night sky, thick smoke billowed, and drones buzzed overhead. At least 14 people were killed and 38 injured. The attack even hit the European Mission in Kyiv.

According to a BBC report, the Ukrainian Air Force stated on the 28th that Russia launched 598 drones, 11 ballistic missiles, and 20 cruise missiles on the evening of the 27th. The main attack was on the capital, Kyiv, but explosions were also heard in other areas. At least 14 people were killed, including three children, and 38 others were injured. This attack was the largest Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, since July 31st, which killed more than 30 people.

Center of Kyiv, two Russian missiles hit a regular residential area

— Ihor Lachenkov (@igorlachenkov) August 28, 2025

A Russian missile directly penetrated a residential building in Kiev around 3:00 a.m. on the 28th. Images show a hollow cut in the middle of the building. Firefighters worked to extinguish the burning structure and climbed onto the roof to search for survivors.

Right now in Kyiv, first responders are clearing the rubble of an ordinary residential building after a Russian strike. Another massive attack against our cities and communities. Killings again. Tragically, at least 8 people have already been confirmed dead. One of them is a…

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 28, 2025

In this attack, a building housing the EU delegation in Kiev was hit for the first time and suffered serious damage. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on the international community to make a"strong response" to Russia's latest attack. Sibiha posted on social media platform X,"In its airstrike on the 27th, Russia also targeted diplomats, a direct violation of the Vienna Convention. The EU delegation to Ukraine was harmed." He said,"This demands condemnation not only from the EU but also from the world. We express our solidarity with our EU colleagues and are ready to provide assistance." He also stressed that no matter what Russian President Putin said in Alaska,"his actual actions are a negation of diplomacy, dialogue, and peace efforts."

🇪🇺 russia struck the EU mission building in Ukraine last night — a direct violation of the Vienna Convention.

This is an attack not only on Ukraine, but on European and international law.

The world must condemn it. pic.twitter.com/WSluSdsxLP

— Angelica Shalagina🇺🇦 (@angelshalagina) August 28, 2025

The Financial Times reported that following the airstrike, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for new international sanctions against Russia, saying,"All deadlines have long passed and dozens of diplomatic opportunities have been ruined." He also noted that "Russia has chosen to continue the war rather than end it."

The Guardian reported that EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said,"While the world is seeking a path to peace, Russia is responding with missiles," accusing Russia of "deliberately choosing to escalate the conflict and mocking peace efforts." EU Council President Antonio Costa also condemned the attack, expressing his"horrified" reaction and accusing Russia of a "deliberate" attack on the EU diplomatic mission. Marta Kos, EU head of Eastern Europe policy, went even further, stating on social media that this was"a clear signal that Russia is rejecting peace and choosing terrorism."

Three children are now known to have been killed - the youngest was only 3 years old... These children were killed by russia! The video shows the moment of another attack on the homes of Kyiv residents

— Chief Rabbi Of Ukraine Moshe Azman (@RabbiUkraine) August 28, 2025

On the eve of the meeting between US President Trump and Russian President Putin in Alaska on the 15th, Russian military attacks on Kiev decreased significantly. However, the attack after the meeting shows that Trump did not obtain any promise from Putin to end the war.