Russian Missile and Drone Waves Hit Ukrainian Ports and Cities
Russian forces launched massive coordinated drone and missile strikes targeting Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, and the Black Sea port of Odesa, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens. The strikes severely damaged multiple industrial plants and maritime cargo infrastructure, as Ukrainian defense forces reported intercepting portions of a 500-drone wave deployed by Moscow across several regions.
Date: September 13, 2026
Location: Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 12
Source: The Independent