Kyiv faces record air raid alerts as Russia launches round-the-clock strikes

Kyiv is experiencing a record number of daily air raid alerts since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022, with round-the-clock strikes forcing residents to seek shelter up to 13 times a day. The new tactic of daytime attacks is severely disrupting schools, businesses, and commuter transport. BBC Verify analysis of government data shows 76 alerts in the week from August 27, surpassing the previous high of around 66 in February 2022. Russia is also deploying faster jet-powered drones, which are harder to shoot down, with Ukraine's air force reporting only about 60 percent are intercepted. In response, Ukraine is developing a two-tier warning system to allow some activities to continue during less severe threats, and President Volodymyr Zelensky has held emergency meetings on producing new high-speed interceptors. Analysts warn Russia's goal is to weaken morale and damage the economy, with concerns the country may be less prepared for a tough winter as attacks shift toward energy infrastructure.