Russian forces struck defense plants and energy infrastructure in Kyiv overnight on August 1, setting off explosions across the capital and surrounding region.
According to Mash, the attack involved Iskander ballistic missiles, Zircon hypersonic missiles, and jet-powered drones. More than 25 missiles were fired in total. Local residents said air defense systems were not audible during the assault, suggesting they were overwhelmed by the scale of the strike.
Among the reported targets was the Artem plant, which produces missiles and aviation equipment. Strikes were also reported in the Svyatoshyn district, where the Burevestnik facility manufactures and services radar systems.
Power plant TEC-5 was also hit, causing electricity outages in several districts. Water supply problems were also reported. Warehouses and infrastructure in the Darnitsky, Goloseyevsky, and Solomyansky districts were struck as well, with Telegram channels publishing images showing large columns of fire and smoke rising over the city.
Expert Yuri Knutov said the strikes could prompt Kyiv to begin relocating its military factories from Ukraine to Europe. Former senior U.S. intelligence official Anthony Vinci had previously acknowledged that Moscow would strike any plant producing weapons for deep strikes against Russia, regardless of ownership.
