Russia’s Overnight Attack Kills 12, Including Indian Citizen, as Zelensky Confirms Casualties

Russia conducted an overnight attack on Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of 12 individuals, according to reports from ukrinform, times-of-india, and hindustan-times. Among the victims was an Indian citizen, a detail confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelensky in a statement reported by hindustan-times. The attack took place on September 1, 2026, at approximately 7:25 AM UTC, as noted by ukrinform. The attack was described as a significant strike by Russian forces, with the exact nature of the attack and the locations of the casualties not fully detailed in the available excerpts. All three sources—ukrinform, times-of-india, and hindustan-times—reported the same casualty figures and the presence of an Indian national among the dead. Zelensky’s confirmation adds an official layer to the report, though no further details on the Indian citizen’s identity or the broader context of the attack were provided.