Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday criticized the international community for not taking a tougher stance against Russia over its escalating bombardment of civilian areas. Speaking in Kyiv after a Russian drone attack damaged a residential building in the capital, Zelenskyy urged more international pressure on Moscow. According to the Associated Press, Russia launched a week of nighttime and daylight attacks on Kyiv at the end of last month, the heaviest sustained bombardment of the capital since the invasion began.

Russian attacks have caused significant destruction across various regions of Ukraine, impacting infrastructure and civilian areas. The ongoing conflict has led to widespread damage, with reports detailing the extent of the devastation. The situation remains critical as the conflict continues to escalate, affecting the lives of many Ukrainians.

At least two people were killed after Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv early on Tuesday, according to BBC World. Air raid alerts and the sounds of explosions were reported across Ukraine's capital as the attacks took place. The incident is the latest in a series of Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities. Further details on casualties or damage were not immediately available.

Al Jazeera has published a visual analysis using maps and charts to document Russian and Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets during the war. According to the outlet, attacks on civilian infrastructure have more than doubled over the course of the conflict. The feature presents data visualising the scale and trend of strikes affecting non-military sites on both sides, aiming to illustrate how the war has increasingly impacted civilian areas as fighting has continued.

A missile strike in Ukraine has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, as reported by Al Jazeera. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of employing cluster munitions that disperse into smaller explosives upon detonation. This strike occurs amid reports of Russia experiencing economic difficulties related to the war.

Russian drones struck a border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova in the Odesa region, killing two people and injuring three civilians, according to officials cited by Al Jazeera. The attack, reported on 9 September 2026, hit the Ukraine-Moldova border area. Authorities confirmed the casualties, though further details about the extent of the damage or the specific crossing targeted were not provided in the initial report.