Ukraine–Russia
14 events
Russian ballistic missiles strike Kyiv overnight; two killed and six injured
Ballistic missile explosions hit Kyiv overnight on 24 September. Two people were killed and six injured. Debris fell near a maternity hospital, shattering windows and damaging part of the facade. People were reported trapped in a building. Residential buildings, energy infrastructure and logistics were also reported hit.
Ukrainian forces hit Russian UAV command posts in Novoselivka Persha and Dachne
Ukrainian forces struck Russian UAV command posts in the areas of Novoselivka Persha and Dachne, Donetsk region, on 22 September or during the night of 23 September 2026.
United Kingdom opposes EU delisting of two Russian oligarchs
The United Kingdom opposes removing two Russian oligarchs from European Union sanctions lists and holds that allies should keep sanctions on Russia in place. The two names were not given.
Lavrov says Russia will not pause the war for negotiations
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia will not take any breaks in the war for negotiations in any format.
Ukrainian forces hit a Russian UAV unit concentration in Krasnohorivka
Ukrainian forces struck a concentration area of Russian UAV unit personnel in the Krasnohorivka area of Donetsk region on 22 September or during the night of 23 September 2026.
Russian aerial bombs hit Oleksandrivka in Donetsk region; at least four killed
Russian forces dropped four aerial bombs on Oleksandrivka in Donetsk region. At least four people were killed and four injured. An apartment building was destroyed. Eight people, including two children, were reported possibly still trapped under the rubble.
Ukrainian forces hit a Rubikon UAV depot in Volnovakha
Ukrainian forces struck a UAV depot of Russia's Rubikon unit in the Volnovakha area of Donetsk region on 22 September or during the night of 23 September 2026.
Ukraine and Finland sign an enhanced defence cooperation agreement in New York
Presidents Alexander Stubb and Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed an agreement on enhanced defence and security cooperation under a drone-deal format in New York. It covers technology and knowledge transfer, joint research and development, manufacturing, and simpler defence-export procedures.
Ukrainian forces hit a fuel depot in Kundriuche, Luhansk region
Ukrainian forces struck a Russian fuel and lubricants depot in the Kundriuche area of Luhansk region on 22 September or during the night of 23 September 2026.
Ukraine and Australia sign a bilateral security agreement
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a bilateral security agreement. Australia announced a new $60 million contribution for energy, protective equipment, and humanitarian assistance, plus a sanctions package targeting Russian affiliates and shadow-fleet vessels. Their teams are to prepare a drone deal.
Joint statement of 51 states says Ukraine has agreed to an unconditional ceasefire
A joint statement signed by 51 UN member states said Ukraine has agreed to a full, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire and urged Russia to halt hostilities without additional conditions.
Russian drones strike Kyiv; two killed and 25 injured
Russian jet-powered Shahed-type drones struck Kyiv on the morning of 23 September 2026. Strikes hit near the central railway station, setting fire to the Shayba railway market, and a nine-story residential building in the Solomianskyi district. A strike in that district was also reported at a university building. The mayor said two people were killed and 25 injured as of 13:37 local time, with 17 of the injured in city hospitals.
Ukrainian forces hit Russian materiel depots in Hirnyk and Velyka Shyshivka
Ukrainian forces struck Russian materiel depots in the areas of Hirnyk and Velyka Shyshivka, Donetsk region, on 22 September or during the night of 23 September 2026.
Ukrainian MiG-29 strikes a Russian command post in the northern sector
A Ukrainian MiG-29 struck a Russian command post in the northern sector after Russian forces had concentrated personnel in the building and moved equipment and ammunition into the position. The locality was not named.