Disrupting Civilian Life and Breaking Morale: Kyiv Under Constant Pressure
September 8, 2026
Russia is using a new tactic to escalate the war against Ukraine.
Since August 27, Russia has switched to a tactic of continuous terror against the Ukrainian capital and the Kyiv Oblast, attacking with small groups of drones throughout the day and night.
Since summer 2026, Russia has intensified its attacks on Kyiv to exhaust the metropolitan system, disrupt civilian life, and sow fear among Ukrainians.