Ukraine sustains heavy civilian casualties in weekend attacks

Ukraine suffered significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage from attacks between 31 August and 2 September 2026, with nearly 60 killed and 240 wounded in the latest weekend strikes. Kyiv and Odesa were among the hardest-hit areas.

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In Ukraine, nearly 60 civilians were killed and 240 injured in attacks over the weekend, according to authorities. Kyiv and its surrounding region, were the hardest hit, with drone strike on an ammunition depot triggering an explosion that killed 38 people, including residents of an elder care facility.