Massive Russian Missile and Drone Attack on Kyiv and Odesa Kills at Least 12

Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault overnight into Tuesday, September 1, 2026, targeting Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the Odesa region with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, anti-radar missiles, and 218 drones. The attacks struck civilian infrastructure and residential buildings, killing at least 12 people and wounding more than a dozen, including children. Ukraine's air force reported intercepting 199 aerial targets, while Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed a 'massive strike' on military-related infrastructure and weapons facilities.