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Russian attacks kill eight civilians across Ukraine cities

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 2:42 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Russian missile and drone attacks hit Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa and cities on Sept 23-24 2026, killing eight civilians.
President Volodymyr Zelensky urged sanctions on Russia and warned Ukraine would target Russian energy facilities at the UN.
Russian Minister Sergei Lavrov told the UN Security Council Russia would not pause its operation despite peace talks.
Zelensky met U.S. President Donald Trump on the UN sidelines to discuss sanctions and a possible energy ceasefire.

History

Historical Context

In March 2014 the United Nations General Assembly called Russia’s takeover of Crimea an attempted annexation, triggering coordinated Western sanctions that froze assets of major Russian firms such as Gaz-prom and VTB. That 2014 precedent now underpins President Zelensky’s appeal for fresh UN sanctions as Russia persists in attacks, a pattern that could intensify economic pressure.

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Story summary

Russian missile and drone attacks hit Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa and cities on Sept 23-24 2026, killing eight civilians.
President Volodymyr Zelensky urged sanctions on Russia and warned Ukraine would target Russian energy facilities at the UN.
Russian Minister Sergei Lavrov told the UN Security Council Russia would not pause its operation despite peace talks.
Zelensky met U.S. President Donald Trump on the UN sidelines to discuss sanctions and a possible energy ceasefire.

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