Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Russian Missiles and Drones Strike Kyiv in Overnight Attack
Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, overnight on 1 September.
The attack involved drones and ballistic missiles.
Ukrainian air defences shot down drones before the missiles reached the city.
People in different parts of Kyiv heard several large explosions.
One explosion was loud enough to set off car alarms.
People also heard Ukrainian air-defence systems working.
Journalists from the Kyiv Independent reported what they heard from the city.
The reports did not provide details about casualties or damage.
Russia launched an overnight attack on Kyiv on 1 September.
Ukrainian air defences reportedly shot down drones before ballistic missiles targeted the capital.
Several large explosions were heard across Kyiv early on 1 September.
One blast was strong enough to trigger car alarms.
The sound of air-defence interceptors was also heard, according to Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground.
- Who
- Russia launched the attack, while Ukrainian air defences responded.
- What
- An overnight attack involving drones and ballistic missiles caused explosions in Kyiv.
- When
- Early on 1 September.
- Where
- Kyiv, Ukraine.
- Why
- The articles do not state why the attack was launched.
- Attacking country
- Russia
- Target
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Date
- 1 September
- Weapons reported
- Drones and ballistic missiles
- Defensive response
- Ukrainian air defences reportedly shot down drones
- Reported sounds
- Several explosions, car alarms and air-defence interceptors
- Source
- Journalists from the Kyiv Independent on the ground