A significant Russian attack struck Kyiv during the night of Monday, August 31, into Tuesday, September 1, marking one of the largest assaults on the Ukrainian capital in recent months. Missiles and drones targeted the city, resulting in at least 12 deaths and multiple injuries. Residential buildings and railway infrastructure were among the primary targets, with some areas suffering extensive damage. Residents captured footage of a Russian drone flying above Kyiv on Tuesday, September 1. The drone descended before crashing into a building, causing a fire and further damage to the structure. The attacks began in the early hours of the morning, with missiles and drones launched simultaneously. A railway depot and several residential neighborhoods were struck, leaving visible destruction in their wake. Locals have already begun efforts to repair the damage, though the scale of destruction is considerable. A resident described the aftermath of one of the attacks, saying, "It was like in a movie. We can see it, the walls are destroyed, everything was blown away. The entrance of the building has completely collapsed, the balcony was torn away and the floor literally sank inward due to the explosion." The emotional and physical toll on the community is evident, with many left dealing with the aftermath of the attack. Beyond Kyiv, Russia has also launched strikes in other Ukrainian regions, including Odessa. Over the past several weeks, Moscow has increased its attacks on residential buildings, warehouses, and logistics infrastructure. The stated aim of these strikes is to instill fear among the civilian population and weaken Ukraine's economic resilience ahead of winter, when the country may face additional challenges in maintaining essential services.