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title: "Second wave: Russia launched a second ballistic strike on Kyiv in the night of August 1"
description: "Kyiv under attack again: Russia launched a second ballistic strike on the capital in one night. 🚨 Air raid alarm declared at 03:17, launches detected from the north-east. Alarm in effect in most regions of Ukraine. 🇺🇦🚀"
date: 2026-08-01T00:34:00.000Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/russia-launched-second-ballistic-strike-on-kyiv-in-the-night-of-august-1
tags: [kyiv, russia, missile-attack, air-raid, ukraine]
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Second wave: Russia launched a second ballistic strike on Kyiv in the night of August 1

![Woman with child in Kyiv metro during Russia's second wave ballistic missile attack on August 1 night](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/01/rossiya-nanesla-povtornyj-udar-po-kievu-v-noch-na-1-avgusta/rossiya-nanesla-povtornyj-udar-po-kievu-v-noch-na-1-avgusta-1.webp)

The night of August 1 became a time of renewed tension for Kyiv. While the city had not yet calmed down after the initial reports, the sky over the capital was once again illuminated by flashes of explosions. Russia launched a second strike of the night with ballistic missiles, confirming an escalation of attacks during the night hours.

### Chronology of the second attacks

Events unfolded rapidly. Around 03:17, the Kyiv City Military Administration (KGMA) issued an urgent warning. The message contained a clear directive for all residents: immediately seek shelter in civil defense facilities. This confirmed that the threat was real and immediate.

Parallel to the official statements from the administration, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recorded a specific threat. According to military data, missile launches were detected from the north-eastern direction. It is reported that the ballistic threat came from there, directed straight towards Kyiv.

### Scale of the alarm across the country

The situation in Kyiv is not isolated. As of 03:30, the air raid alarm map shows that the heightened readiness regime is in effect in most regions of Ukraine. Repeated strikes on the capital against the backdrop of a nationwide alarm underscore the scale of the enemy's current actions.

The city heard another loud series of explosions resulting from the second attack of the night. The situation remains tense, and authorities continue to urge the population to follow safety rules.