As Russian provocations continue, the Kremlin dismisses threats made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Kremlin officials should know where the shelters are, saying that Ukraine is losing the war and its negotiating position is deteriorating. Zelensky told Axios that centers of Russian power, such as the Kremlin, are potential targets, adding that Kremlin officials “must know where the shelters are.”
Russia launched another massive air attack on Ukrainian cities while people were sleeping.
Again, hundreds of drones and missiles, destroying residential buildings and causing civilian casualties.
We must maximise the cost of further escalation for Russia.
Putin must know… pic.twitter.com/PteTPyV6pn
— Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 (@andrii_sybiha) September 28, 2025
“Zelensky is trying to show Europeans, who are now acting as carriers, that he is such a brave soldier,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told state television. “Meanwhile, the situation at the front shows the opposite. Every day that passes, the situation in Ukraine deteriorates relentlessly. And every day Ukraine’s negotiating positions deteriorate relentlessly.”
❗ The attack lasted 12 hours. Russia launched nearly 500 drones and over 40 missiles at Ukraine — Zelensky
In Kyiv, four people were killed, including a 12-year-old girl. Across the country, at least 40 were wounded, including children.
This is one of the most massive combined… pic.twitter.com/J5Q4WQofxV
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) September 28, 2025
War in Ukraine: How much territory does Russia control
Russia controls 114,918 square kilometers or about 19% of Ukraine and has captured 4,729 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory in the past year, according to the pro-Ukrainian DeepState.
When asked by Russian state television’s Kremlin correspondent Pavel Zarubin how the Kremlin would perceive an attack on the center of Russian power, Peskov replied that “it’s better not to even discuss this.”
Zelensky on Russian attack: “Savage strike with 500 drones and over 40 missiles”
As he stated on social media: “Moscow wants to continue fighting and killing and deserves only the toughest pressure from the world“. According to the Ukrainian military, during the night Russia fired 595 drones and 48 missiles at Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine, resulting in at least four people losing their lives and dozens being injured, in one of the longest-duration attacks since the war began.
The Ukrainian military said air defense forces shot down 568 drones and 43 missiles and emphasized that the main target of the attack was Kyiv.
Russia launched mass missile and drone strikes across Ukraine. Kyiv suffered hits and fires in Solom’yansky, Sviatoshyn, Holosiivskyi and Dniprovskiy districts; a five-storey building was damaged. Zaporizhzhia hit with major fires. Civilian deaths are reported, including a… pic.twitter.com/etmXXVNMSm
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) September 28, 2025
Zelensky’s post:
“A massive Russian attack on Ukraine lasted for more than 12 hours. Savage strikes, deliberate, targeted terrorism against ordinary cities – almost 500 attack drones and over 40 missiles, including Kinzhal missiles. This morning, Russian-Iranian “shaheds” are again in our skies.
The main targets of enemy attacks were Kyiv and the surrounding area, Zaporizhzhia, Khmelnytskyi, Sumy, Mykolaiv, Chernihiv and Odesa regions. In the capital, the building of the Cardiology Institute was damaged. So far, four deaths have been reported in Kyiv, including a 12-year-old girl. My condolences to all families and their loved ones. Across Ukraine, at least 40 people are known to have been injured, including children.
A bakery, a tire manufacturing plant, private residences and apartment buildings, as well as other civilian infrastructure were damaged by the raids. All necessary services have been deployed on site.
This heinous attack occurred almost at the end of UN General Assembly week, and this is exactly how Russia declares its real position. Moscow wants to continue fighting and killing, and it deserves the toughest pressure from the world. The Kremlin benefits from continuing this war and terrorism, as long as it earns revenue from energy and operates a shadow fleet. We will continue to fight back to deprive Russia of these revenue streams and force it to turn to diplomacy. All those who want peace must support President Trump’s efforts and stop any Russian imports. The time for decisive action is long overdue and we rely on a strong response from the United States, Europe, the G7 and the G20“.
A massive Russian attack on Ukraine lasted for more than 12 hours. Savage strikes, a deliberate, targeted terror against ordinary cities – nearly 500 attack drones and over 40 missiles, including Kinzhal missiles. This morning, Russian-Iranian “shaheds” are again in our skies.… pic.twitter.com/fshvsbMkIg
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 28, 2025
Russia: Confirms it struck military targets
Russia confirmed today that it struck military targets in Ukraine, during overnight bombings that killed at least four people and wounded dozens of civilians, according to Kyiv.
“Last night, the armed forces of the Russian Federation launched a massive strike with high-precision, long-range weapons from air and sea and with unmanned aircraft against enterprises of Ukraine’s military-industrial sector, which are used for the benefit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as military airfield infrastructure“, announced the Russian Ministry of Defense in a press release.
For their part, Ukrainian authorities reported at least four deaths, including a 12-year-old girl, from Russian bombings in Kyiv.
