Ukraine war latest: Nearly 2,000 drones fired at Ukraine in one week as Russia draws out attacks
Key developments on Aug. 29-30: * Nearly 2,000 drones fired at Ukraine in one week as Russia draws out attacks * 'Explosions every few minutes' — At least 38 killed after Russian drone strike on ammunition depot near Kyiv * Putin-Trump-Zelensky summit possible only to 'formalize agreements,' Peskov says * Russia planning operation in northern Ukraine, including Kyiv, military says * Ukrainian…
Nearly 2,000 drones were fired at Ukraine in one week, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, who reported the information on his Telegram channel on August 30. The attacks, which included over 1,600 glide bombs and 31 missiles, including North Korean ballistic missiles, have left at least 38 people dead and 20 others injured, including two children.
The Russian drone attack on an ammunition depot near Kyiv on August 28 claimed the lives of 38 individuals and resulted in a large fire and ammunition detonations. As the capital enters its fourth day of almost constant drone attacks, the Ukrainian government is looking for ways to help residents cope with the ongoing air raid alerts while maintaining essential services such as public transportation and businesses.
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