Russia's drone attack on Kyiv kills five and injures dozens

On September 8, 2026, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, killing at least five people and injuring 35. The assault damaged residential buildings and a school, marking a significant escalation in hostilities. Concurrently, a Russian drone strike at a border checkpoint with Moldova resulted in two civilian deaths. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attacks and sought international support for air defense systems.