Russia’s 6-day attack on Kyiv that started two days after CIA head’s visit to Moscow, culminates with massive ballistic missile strike on eve of school year

On September 1st, Kyiv and its surrounding region were subjected to a massive Russian attack that began six days earlier on August 27th. This assault commenced just two days following CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow, ostensibly tied to US peace initiatives aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump had highlighted Ratcliffe's visit as part of these efforts. For the duration of the 5-day onslaught, hourly air raid sirens wailed across the capital and region, disrupting daily life in Kyiv.

The aftermath revealed that Russian missiles and drone strikes targeted 28 locations, while debris from destroyed targets fell at 10 sites. Sadly, this relentless attack claimed eight lives and left seven others injured, among them three children. The assault also targeted Kyiv's railway system, a vital component of the country's logistics network.

Oleksandr Pertsovskyi, head of Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways), revealed that Russian forces initiated a targeted ballistic strike on railway infrastructure, resulting in the destruction of a workshop and extensive fires. Railway workers, who were still receiving treatment, were largely protected, though two sections of railway remained temporarily inaccessible post-attack.