Russia Strikes Kyiv and Kharkiv as UN Hears Ceasefire Appeals

In late September 2026, Russia carried out missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the Kharkiv region in Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities reported deaths from the attacks, including at least two people in Kyiv and several others in the Kharkiv area. Russia said the strikes targeted defense facilities and logistics centers in Kyiv and Odesa.

The attacks came as ceasefire appeals were made at the United Nations. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported that Ukrainian forces advanced in four frontline sectors, while Russia claimed gains near key cities in the Donetsk region.