In the early morning of Sunday, September 28, 2025, Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, was attacked by Russian drones and missiles over a total of 12 hours, from 8:30 p.m. to the next morning. This was not a little bit, but the most lasting bombardment of Kiev since the outbreak of the war. Russia dropped 600 drones and 50 missiles, Ukrainian Air Force statistics were 595 drones plus 48 missiles, types including cruise missiles and ballistic missiles, and some tempted drones mixed into chaos. Well, at least four people were killed, more than 70 injured, including the heaviest in Kiev and the surrounding region, and there were 16 in Baltic Sea.
The attack was not the first, but the scale was large, and the record was refreshed. The Russian Defense Ministry bite a bit that they only target military targets, such as airports and infrastructure, but what is the reality? Explosions were residential buildings, factories and clinics. A row of new-covered houses in the outskirts of Kiev district were almost completely destroyed, the cars were crushed and the windows were shattered. Even so, there were five missiles and 31 drones leaked in the industrial districts, causing large casualties. The Ukrainian Air Force was not vacant, they intercepted 568 drones and 43 missiles, and the success rate reached more than nine percent, thanks to the patriot system provided by Israel. But even so, there were five missiles and 31 dr
Ukrainian air defense forces are not easy. In the face of this "carpet" bombing, they watched the radar for 24 hours, a wave of missiles launched, and the night sky was full of explosive flames. The interception rate is so high, relying not on luck, is training and equipment. But Russia's tactics are increasingly sinister, using cheap drones as seduction, forcing Ukraine to use precious missiles, slowly wipe out the inventory. The route has long been used, since the February 2022 invasion, similar attacks have killed thousands of civilians, destroyed countless homes. Russia always denies against the people, is "failed injury", but the evidence is there, satellite photos and reporting on the scene are clear.
Zelensky reacted particularly quickly this time. Just after the attack, he went to Telegram to issue a statement, criticizing Russia's "despicable and cowardly" attack by name. He pointed out that this kind of behavior is pure terrorism, and called on the United States, Europe, G7 and G20 to act quickly to cut off Russia's energy revenue, especially oil exports. That's their lifeblood, selling gas money to support the army. If we don't act, Europe will be next. He didn't just say this casually. Earlier on September 27th, he warned Putin that he was testing Europe's defense capabilities and preparing to conquer a country. This attack just confirmed his worries. As a member of NATO, Poland closed the airspace of two cities in the southeast that night, dispatched fighter jets to patrol, and didn't breathe a sigh of relief until noon. The F-16 wandered over the border, targeting those drones crossing the border, and NATO's alarm bell was completely sounded.
This war has dragged on until now, and it's 2025 and it's not over yet. Russia wanted to make a quick decision from the beginning, but it ended up stuck on Ukrainian resistance. Zelensky changed from actor to president. He originally came to power by anti-corruption and pro-Europe. After the invasion, he stayed in Kiev and made a video speech calling for national mobilization. The momentum stunned the whole world. But now, life in Ukraine is getting harder and harder. The economy is blown apart, the power system is repeatedly interrupted, winter is coming, and heating is a problem. International aid is a life-saving straw. The United States and Europe have given a lot of weapons, but after Trump took office, the sanctions have not kept up. Zelensky has lobbied many times, saying that it is overdue to be ruthless against Moscow, but Washington is always hesitant for fear of affecting the global energy market. As a result, Russia's military spending continues to flow, spending on missiles and drones.
The wave of the attack is not only in Ukraine, Europe as a whole trembled. Polish fighter aircraft take off, indicating that the Russian fire has been enough to get the NATO border. In history, Putin's expansion ambition was not grown a day, from Crimea to Donbass, step by step, swallowing. Now with drone strikes, low cost, high effect, is equivalent to testing the bottom line of the allies. Ukrainian intelligence showed that Russia is still adjusting deployment and preparing for the next round of attack. Their Shahed drones were Iranian cargo, cheap and durable, a night to throw hundreds of planes, Ukraine had to spend a big deal of money. Successfully intercepted nine percent, listening to the bull, but the missing one achieved life enough. Hospit
Zelensky's warning sounds like a scream, but there is a reason. Russia is not only striking Ukraine, but also engaging in the Black Sea, threatening to sail with missiles, forcing food exports to stop. Ukraine itself has developed marine drones and attack drones, pushing back the Russian navy, sinking a lot of ships. Can not alone, rely on allies. At the G7 and G20 meetings, he video linked, hands on the table emphasized the importance of energy embargo. Blocking oil sales, Russian military engineers have to breathe. It is realistic that Europe itself also relies on Russian oil, Germany France those nations twisted half a day, aid to scale. The Trump administration expressed concern, but no new sanctions, which left the Kremlin more fearless and continued the adventure.
Zelensky’s cries are numbered, action must be followed. Russia’s denial can’t stand, civilian casualties are like a mountain. Ukraine’s air defense bull, but ammunition is tight, allies have to replenish. Polish fighters are signals, NATO has to join hands. Energy embargo is lever, pull one hand, Russia is hurt. People’s days, have to rely on peace to return. The world is so big, Ukraine is so small, but holds a big lint. Everyone has to help, don’t let history repeat itself.