On September 28 local time, the Russian Defense Ministry that early that morning, the Russian air defense system shot down a total of 41 Ukrainian drones in several locations, including 12 in the Kursk state and 10 in the Bryansk state.

Ukrainian President Zelensky stated on social media on the 28th that Russia carried out large-scale air strikes against Ukraine for more than 12 hours, mainly attacking the Ukrainian capital Kiev, Kiev Oblast, Sumy Oblast and other places. Currently, 4 people have died in Kiev. At least 40 people were injured across Ukraine. Zelensky said that Russia used about 500 drones and more than 40 missiles, including the "Dagger" hypersonic missile.