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Russia Launches Drone Attacks on Kyiv, Killing 2 and Wounding 23 Hours Before Zelenskyy’s UN Address

Russia conducted drone attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine, resulting in 2 deaths and 23 injuries. The strikes occurred hours before President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address at the United Nations.

Russia launched drone attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine, on September 23, 2026, killing two civilians and wounding 23 others. The attacks targeted areas in the capital, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. The assault took place just hours before President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was set to address the United Nations, underscoring the timing’s strategic significance. Both the-nelson-mail and arab-news reported the incident, with the latter publishing the story at 14:13:40 UTC on the same day.

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IndependentArab NewsSep 23, 06:13 PM
Russia pounds Kyiv with drones, killing 2 and wounding 23 hours before Zelenskyy’s UN address - Arab News

Russia pounds Kyiv with drones, killing 2 and wounding 23 hours before Zelenskyy’s UN address  Arab News