Russia's drone attack on Kyiv leaves 8 people injured

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Olena Goncharova Jul 28, 2025 · 1 min read
Russia's drone attack on Kyiv leaves 8 people injured
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Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated.

Explosions rocked Kyiv overnight on July 28, as Russia launched waves of drones on several regions of the country, injuiring at least eight people, according to local authorities. One person is in critical condition.

An air raid alert was initially issued in Kyiv by the city's Military Administration at 10:15 p.m. local time on July 27. Explosions were first heard by Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground at approximately 10:30 p.m. local time.

Another wave of loud explosions was heard in the capital at around 4 a.m. local time. Air defense has been active in the city, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.