Russian Drones Kill Four Persons In Ukrainian Capital, Hit McDonald’s Warehouse | Sahara Reporters

Ukrainian authorities had earlier reported that Russian drones struck residential and non-residential buildings in several Kyiv districts on Friday, with a 14-year-old boy among those killed in the attacks.

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has said that at least four people were killed and seven others injured, including a child, after Russian drones struck an office building in Kyiv on Friday.

Zelenskyy disclosed this in a statement shared on X on Friday, September 25, 2026, while condemning what he described as Russia’s expanding attacks on civilian and commercial infrastructure.

The Ukrainian leader also said Russian drones struck a warehouse used by McDonald’s, accusing Moscow of increasingly targeting facilities linked to ordinary economic and social life.

“As of now, four people have already been reported killed as a result of a Russian drone strike on an office building in Kyiv,” Zelenskyy said.

“My condolences to their families and loved ones… Seven more people were injured, including a child. I thank all of our emergency services, which always respond quickly to help people after Russian attacks.”

He added that the attacks had also affected a warehouse used by McDonald’s, saying, “There were also drone strikes today on a warehouse used by McDonald’s. An attack drone – against ordinary food products…

“The Russians are constantly expanding their escalation operation: American and other businesses, data centers, internet providers – for Russia, ordinary life in and of itself is simply a target. All of this undermines people’s ability to stay connected, study, and work.”

Zelenskyy said the international community must respond to the attacks through sanctions and military support for Ukraine.

“It is important that the world responds to all of this and that Russia feels the response to its terror.

“Our long-range capabilities and the world’s sanctions must work in concert toward exactly that – concrete consequences for Russia,” he said.

The latest attack came amid a fresh wave of Russian drone and missile strikes across Ukraine.

Ukrainian authorities had earlier reported that Russian drones struck residential and non-residential buildings in several Kyiv districts on Friday, with a 14-year-old boy among those killed in the attacks.

Later reports said the casualty figures in Kyiv had risen further, with five people killed and about 30 injured, including children.

Speaking about his meeting with United States President Donald Trump, Zelenskyy said Russia was continuing what he described as an escalation involving both conventional and hybrid attacks.

“Russia’s behaviour, their choice, is to continue escalating. Russia will continue hybrid attacks against various countries in Europe, not only NATO members,” he said.

“There are hybrid attacks and drone attacks against Moldova, which is not a member of NATO or the European Union, as well as against Germany and Romania.”

Zelenskyy said Ukraine had offered assistance to countries facing such threats, particularly nations that have supported Kyiv during the war.

“We have offered our help to various countries, first and foremost to those that are helping us during the war,” he said.

“When we sign a Drone Deal, it is not only about selling drones or missiles. It is also about co-production and sharing experience. And this is an integral part of that exchange of experience.”

His comments come as European countries have increasingly raised concerns over drone incursions and the wider spillover effects of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Zelenskyy also disclosed that Ukraine was facing a $27billion state budget deficit, saying a substantial portion of the funding gap was directly connected to the country’s wartime defence requirements.

“As for the $27billion state budget deficit, most of this money is for our drones, missiles, and supplies for our warriors,” he said.

“A third of this funding is for drones for January, February, and March 2027. And if we do not order and pay for them in October and November, we will face serious challenges.”

According to Zelenskyy, the issue was discussed with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.

“We discussed this in detail with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva – what programs could be available and how to help Ukraine,” he said.

“The response has been positive and constructive. Everyone understands that covering this deficit is very important.”

Zelenskyy added that Ukraine’s international partners understood the need to continue financing the country’s domestic production of drones and missiles.

Zelenskyy said, “Everyone understands that Ukraine cannot be left on its own and that more must be invested in Ukrainian-made drones and missiles, because most of this deficit is precisely the funding needed for weapons.

“Everyone understands how difficult it is to get through this period amid constant strikes. Ukraine will not be left alone. The EU supports us, and the IMF will continue its programs.”

The Ukrainian leader also provided details of his meeting with Trump and subsequent discussions between Ukrainian and American negotiating teams.

“I received a positive response from our partners. I am grateful to them,” Zelenskyy said.

“I have handed this entire framework over to the Prime Minister of Ukraine.

“Together with the Minister of Finance and the Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, he will work through all the details, because some of this funding could come through the Drone Deal format.”

He said another meeting would be held either in Ukraine or Brussels in the near future, noting that at the meeting wit Trump, “The agreement is as follows: we will brief the European side and discuss these details with them; the Americans will speak with the Russians; and in ten days, we will come back with views and results in some shape or form.”