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Kyiv and Kyiv region attacks: rescue operations and local disruption
Verified updates from Ukrainian authorities and AP on the aftermath of attacks in Kyiv and the surrounding region, 28–30 August.
What we know
- Emergency services and other responders were deployed after the strike in Bucha district.
- Kyiv authorities reported injuries and hospital treatment after the 29 August attack.
- On 30 August, the city reported local transport changes and incident-response activity.
- AP reported a revised death toll from the Myla strike in Kyiv region.
Live updates
Publication times are shown in US Eastern Time and UTC. Event times are stated in the update text when confirmed.
Key development
Aug. 30: AP reports revised toll from Myla strike
The Associated Press reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the death toll from the strike on a warehouse near Myla, west of Kyiv, had risen to 38, with four people still missing.
Source
Associated Press
Key development
Aug. 30: Local disruption and response measures reported
Kyiv city authorities reported the air-raid all-clear at 14:37. They also said Bus No. 31 was rerouted because of a road closure, while a fire was reported in a non-residential building in Shevchenkivskyi district.
Key development
Aug. 29: Kyiv health officials report 12 injured
Kyiv’s health department said 12 people were injured in the 29 August attack. As of the morning of 30 August, two people remained in hospital, including a 3-year-old child, according to the department.
Key development
Aug. 28: Emergency response deployed in Bucha district
Ukraine’s Cabinet said emergency services, police, rescuers and explosives specialists were deployed after a strike in Bucha district of Kyiv region. The Kyiv–Chop highway was temporarily closed while the response continued.