Russia launches massive aerial barrage across Ukraine including Kyiv and Odesa
Russian forces executed a large-scale overnight attack on August 27 using 258 drones, two Oniks anti-ship cruise missiles, and several ballistic missiles. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted nearly 90% of the drones and seven ballistic missiles. Strikes targeted critical infrastructure, metallurgical plants, and logistics centers in Kyiv, Odesa, and Zaporizhzhia. Damage was reported to residential buildings and schools, particularly in Odesa where infrastructure and a high-rise were hit.
Date: August 27, 2026
Location: Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 10
Source: Al Arabiya