Russia, Ukraine Trade Deadly Strikes Ahead of UNGA
Russia targets Ukraine's economic infrastructure as Kyiv strikes an oil refinery, ahead of Zelenskyy's planned meeting with Trump at UNGA.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged deadly strikes targeting infrastructure overnight, as the two nations prepared to discuss the ongoing conflict at the United Nations General Assembly. Four people died in Ukraine, while thousands lost electricity due to the attacks, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes occurred in Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, and Pavlohrad, all located in the industrial heartland of Dnipropetrovsk.
Russian forces responded by killing one person and injuring four in the Samara region, where important oil refineries are located. Russia intercepted 297 drones over various regions overnight. Both countries deny targeting civilians but blame each other for civilian casualties. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with US President Donald Trump during the UN General Assembly, while Russian President Vladimir Putin is not expected to attend.
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