The Ukrainian Air Force Command reported that Russia attacked the country with 37 Kh-101, Kalibr, Iskander-K, and Kh-59 cruise missiles, 8 Iskander-M tactical ballistic missiles, and 537 Geran-series suicide drones and decoy aircraft.
"Ukrainian air defense units shot down 6 Iskander-M ballistic missiles, 32 Kh-101, Kalibr, Iskander-K and Kh-59 missiles, and 510 suicide and decoy UAVs", the command stated. Seven locations in Ukraine were hit.
Ivan Fedorov, the Ukrainian-appointed governor of Zaporizhzhia, said the Russian attack damaged several buildings in the area, killing one person and injuring at least 24 others.
The Russian Ministry of Defense has not commented on the information.
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A damaged building in Zaporizhzhia following a Russian attack, released by Ukrainian officials on 30/8. Photo: Reuters |
A damaged building in Zaporizhzhia following a Russian attack, released by Ukrainian officials on 30/8. Photo: Reuters
The Ukrainian military also claimed drone attacks on two oil refineries, Krasnodar and Syzran, located in Russia's Krasnodar Krai and Samara Oblast, respectively, overnight.
Kyiv reported large explosions and fires in Krasnodar, which has an annual output of 3 million tons of light oil products. Krasnodar Krai officials said falling UAV debris damaged a workshop, causing a fire that spread over 300 square meters. The fire was extinguished, and there were no casualties.
The Syzran refinery has a refining capacity of 8.5 million tons per year. The Samara governor said an industrial facility was targeted overnight but did not specify which one.
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Location of Krasnodar Krai and Samara Oblast in Russia. Graphics: Google Maps |
Location of Krasnodar Krai and Samara Oblast in Russia. Graphics: Google Maps
Russia and Ukraine have continued daily attacks on each other's territory, despite US President Donald Trump's efforts to promote a ceasefire. On 28/8, the White House expressed displeasure with Russia's launch of over 600 missiles and UAVs at 13 locations in Ukraine the previous night, which killed at least 23 people in Kyiv.
On 21/8, President Trump set a two-week timeframe to assess the prospects for Russia-Ukraine peace talks, warning that the US might "choose a different approach."
Nhu Tam (Reuters, Kyiv Independent)
