Ukraine: The Latest Two weeks after the red carpet in Alaska, Putin kills at least 17 in second biggest strike of the war
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Aug 28, 2025 Anna Conkling, an independent journalist based in Kyiv, shares gripping firsthand accounts of the recent Russian strike that claimed at least 17 lives and damaged significant institutions. Ed Matthews from Fire Aid discusses the crucial role of emergency responders and volunteers in the aftermath of such attacks. They explore Ukraine's strategy to target Russian oil refineries, the importance of international support amidst rising tensions, and the resilience of the Ukrainian people as they navigate the ongoing chaos and strive to maintain normalcy.
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Scale And Impact Of The Kyiv Strike
- Russia launched a massive multi-wave strike on Kyiv that killed at least 17 and damaged key diplomatic and cultural sites.
- Ukraine reported 629 drones and 31 missiles were used, showing scale and complexity of the assault.
On-The-Ground Morning After Account
- Anna Conkling described waking at 3am and feeling a blast wave that shook her flat during the Kyiv attack.
- She then walked out at 9:30am and found glass, debris and the British Council building hit near her home.
Ukraine's Long-Range Economic Targeting
- Ukraine continues strategic long-range strikes inside Russia, targeting oil refineries and logistics to hurt the Russian economy.
- Analysts say this reflects a three-year adaptive effort to build modern long-range strike capacity.