Russia Targets Civilian Infrastructure In Ukraine, Kills Two, Injures 24 In Fresh Strikes — Zelenskyy | Sahara Reporters

Zelenskyy said the Russian military launched a large number of drones at the Ukrainian capital, including a significant number of jet-powered drones, as the war continued to intensify.

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilian and critical infrastructure after a fresh wave of Russian drone strikes on Kyiv killed at least two people and injured 24 others.

Zelenskyy said the Russian military launched a large number of drones at the Ukrainian capital, including a significant number of jet-powered drones, as the war continued to intensify.

“Since this morning, work has been underway to deal with the aftermath of Russian strikes on Kyiv. The Russians launched many drones against the city, a significant number of them jet-powered,” Zelenskyy said.

“Russia continues to turn civilian and critical infrastructure into targets: pharmaceutical facilities, gas stations, railways, communications infrastructure, and shopping malls.

The Ukrainian leader expressed condolences to the families of those killed and said strikes had also been recorded in cities and communities across eight regions of the country.

“My condolences to their families and loved ones. There were also strikes on cities and communities in eight regions,” he said.

Since this morning, work has been underway to deal with the aftermath of Russian strikes on Kyiv. The Russians launched many drones against the city, a significant number of them jet-powered. Russia continues to turn civilian and critical infrastructure into targets:… pic.twitter.com/QTtXe91t9D
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 23, 2026

The latest attacks came amid an intensified Russian aerial campaign against Kyiv, with Ukrainian officials reporting strikes on railway infrastructure, warehouses and petrol stations.

It was reported that Russia used jet-powered drones in attacks on two petrol stations and other sites in Kyiv on Wednesday.

Ukrainian authorities have described the newer jet-powered drones as a growing challenge because they fly faster and at higher altitudes than earlier versions, making them more difficult for some air-defence units to intercept.

According to Ukrainian reports, Russia launched 161 drones against Ukraine overnight, including 82 jet-powered Shahed-type drones.

Ukrainian air defences said they had neutralised 122 of the reported aerial targets as of 8am.

Local media later reported that two people had been killed and at least 25 injured in the capital, with drone debris and strikes affecting areas close to Kyiv’s Central Railway Station.

Zelenskyy said the attacks had strengthened Ukraine’s argument for continued international pressure on Moscow, particularly through economic sanctions.

“At every meeting during the UN General Assembly, we are working to ensure continued support for Ukraine. Equally important is the fair pressure exerted on Russia through sanctions,” he said.

“Ukraine is grateful to everyone who acts and applies principled pressure.”

He noted that Russia should face continued pressure while attacks against Ukraine’s cities and infrastructure persist.

“Virtually all of our partners agree that while such strikes continue, while this terrorist war goes on, this is no time for weakness,” Zelenskyy said.

“It is important that sanctions send a signal to Russia, including its oligarchs, that the war must be ended, not simply waited out.”

The fresh bombardment occurred hours after Zelenskyy met with US President Donald Trump in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, where the two leaders discussed efforts toward ending the war and a possible ceasefire involving energy infrastructure.

The attacks also come amid a broader escalation in aerial strikes between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides targeting infrastructure and other strategic sites in recent days.

It was reported that Russian strikes killed five people across several Ukrainian regions ahead of Zelenskyy’s UN engagements, while Ukrainian attacks had also struck Russian oil facilities.

Zelenskyy, however, maintained that Ukraine would continue seeking international backing and sanctions against Moscow until Russia ends the war.