Russian missile and drone strikes target Kyiv
Russian forces launched a significant wave of missile and drone strikes against Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attacks, which prompted NATO to scramble fighter jets in Poland and Romania as a defensive measure. The Ukrainian president also warned against the increasing use of AI in military operations and reiterated his call for an 'energy ceasefire' to protect critical infrastructure during the winter months.
Date: September 24, 2026
Location: Eastern Europe, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: The Independent