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Russia’s Deadliest Attack on Kyiv Since Trump–Putin Summit

 By Tobias Mutunga

The Common Pulse | August 2025


On August 28, 2025, Russia unleashed one of the most devastating drone and missile strikes on Kyiv since the recent summit between President Trump and President Putin. The assault killed at least 23 people, including several children, and wounded dozens more, even as Ukraine’s air defenses intercepted many of the incoming projectiles.

Scope of the Attack

  • The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia deployed 598 strike drones and decoys, plus 31 missiles in the coordinated overnight barrage.

  • Key civilian and diplomatic targets were hit, including the European Union delegation offices and the British Council buildings, marking an escalation in deliberate targeting of international institutions.

Human Toll

  • The confirmed death toll stands at at least 23 civilians, with multiple children among the victims. Around 63 people were injured in Kyiv alone, with dozens of them in critical condition.

Political and Geopolitical Impact

  • Ukraine’s President Zelensky condemned the strike as a calculated rejection of peace diplomacy.International leaders, especially from the EU and the UK, responded with outrage, promptly summoning Russian envoys and calling for tougher sanctions.

  • The attack is widely interpreted as a sign that Russia is rebuffing recent peace overtures, including Trump’s diplomatic efforts.

Historical Comparison

  • Observers note this is the deadliest assault on Kyiv since the Trump–Putin summit, underscoring a marked escalation in violence during a time when diplomatic traction seemed possible.

  • For perspective, the July 29 attack had killed 32 civilians, making it the deadliest of 2025, but the latest strike still stands out given its timing and political symbolism.


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