Ukraine’s Independence Day Under Fire: Kyiv Hit by Drones, Russia Targeted in Massive Retaliatory Strikes
Ukraine’s Independence Day Under Fire: Kyiv Hit by Drones, Russia Targeted in Massive Retaliatory Strikes Ukraine marked its Independence Day on Sunday, August 24, 2025, amidst a fresh wave of Russian drone and missile attacks, even as Kyiv launched extensive long-range strikes deep into Russian territory, targeting critical infrastructure. Overnight into Sunday, Russia’s air force reported launching 72 drones and one Iskander-M ballistic missile at Ukraine. While 48 drones were intercepted, 24 drones and the missile impacted across 10 locations….