On September 2, 2025, Russian forces launched a significant missile and drone attack across multiple Ukrainian cities, primarily targeting Kyiv, during which over ten cruise missiles and nearly ten ballistic missiles were intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses. The assault caused damage to various locations in Kyiv, including a boiler house at a water plant and a metro station, while injuring at least three civilians. Simultaneously, air raid alerts were activated nationwide, with reports of drone strikes damaging infrastructure in Kharkiv and Poltava. Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that emergency services responded to incidents in several districts, including Holosiivskyi and Shevchenkivskyi. This attack follows Ukraine's largest drone offensive against Russia, escalating tensions as both sides exchange heavy blows. Russian officials deny targeting civilians amidst ongoing hostilities, which have persisted for over 30 months.