Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Targets Kyiv Airports Ahead of US Delegation Visit
Russian forces launched a coordinated overnight assault deploying jet-powered drones and missiles targeting aviation and transport infrastructure near the Ukrainian capital. The strikes specifically hit Kyiv's Zhuliany and Boryspil airports ahead of high-level diplomatic meetings involving arriving United States envoys. Ukrainian air defense units intercepted multiple incoming targets during the extended bombardment.
Date: September 6, 2026
Location: Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Independent