Kyiv under near-constant air raid alerts for 5th day; Russian strikes kill 7, injure 43 across Ukraine

Russian strikes continue to target Kyiv and surrounding regions, with eight air raid alerts by early afternoon on Aug. 31, marking the fifth consecutive day of near-constant alerts. The strikes have killed 7 and injured 43 across Ukraine, indicating sustained Russian pressure on Ukrainian air defenses and civilian infrastructure. This continued pattern suggests no immediate de-escalation, with potential implications for regional stability and energy infrastructure.