Jet-propelled drones intensify strikes on Kyiv, sparking supermarket shortages
Russian jet-powered drones have bombarded Kyiv and nearby towns for a fifth consecutive day, damaging warehouses and leaving some grocery shelves empty.
For the fifth day in a row, Russian forces have unleashed jet-propelled drones on Kyiv and surrounding cities, hitting warehouses in Brovary and Boryspil and injuring four residents. The relentless raids have emptied some supermarket shelves as logistics chains are disrupted. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy admitted on social media that Ukraine struggles to stop the high-speed drones, which number in the hundreds, and said four domestic companies are developing counter-drone technology, with one leading the effort.
He did not provide further details. Adviser Serhii Beskrestnov reassured citizens that Ukraine will not face food shortages and called for calm against rumors, noting that European partners stand ready to help. Meanwhile, Russia continues attacks on Ukraine’s power grid and reported shooting down 239 Ukrainian drones across its territory and occupied regions, while a Ukrainian missile strike on Belgorod killed three people.
Why it matters
The drone campaign threatens Ukraine’s food supply and civilian safety, highlighting escalating tactics in the ongoing conflict.
How this story developed
- Aug 14 Russia claims strikes on Ukrainian rail hub and vessels as drones hit Russian ports
- Aug 25 Burnham announced plans to travel to the United States in September to lobby President Trump on Ukraine’s Patriot missile needs.
- Aug 25 CIA chief John Ratcliffe arrived in Moscow for an unannounced meeting, a rare high-level contact between the United States and Russia.
- Aug 25 Washington warned allies to sever business ties with Iran under threat of secondary sanctions.
- Aug 26 John Ratcliffe was identified as being on the C‑17 that landed in Moscow.
- Aug 26 Kremlin spokesman said Putin had been informed of Ratcliffe's discussions with Russian security services.
- Aug 26 The UK announced the transfer of Storm Shadow missile design data to Ukraine.
- Aug 26 Donald Trump described CIA director John Ratcliffe's recent trip to Moscow as a “semi-routine” mission, suggesting it focused on the Ukraine conflict.
- Aug 27 Russia’s foreign intelligence chief publicly confirmed the meeting with the CIA director.
- Aug 27 Russia labeled U.S. reports of a NATO warning as “scare stories.”
- Aug 27 Ukrainian forces launched close to 800 drones toward Moscow in a coordinated operation.
- Aug 30 Ratcliffe warned Russia about possible attacks on NATO members and urged it to cease arms transfers to Iran.
- Aug 30 Russia announced preparation for large‑scale assaults on Ukraine’s energy facilities.
- Aug 30 Death toll rises to 38 in the Myla ammunition depot strike.
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