The Kremlin’s assault targeted central areas of the Ukrainian capital. Firefighters extinguish a fire at a burning building following a Russian drone strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Danylo Antoniuk) | AP Photo/Danylo Antoniuk KYIV — Russia’s armed forces bombarded Kyiv from early Wednesday morning with different types of drones, killing at least two people and injuring 24 more, according to Ukrainian authorities. While world leaders, including Zelenskyy, gathered in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, citizens in Kyiv suffered persistent strikes throughout the morning.
Large parts of the city were covered in smoke. Russian strikes destroyed Kyiv’s modernist railway market next to the central station and damaged a key pharmaceutical factory. The attacks continued through the day.
In New York, the Ukrainian team has been working to ensure continued support for its resistance — and to apply pressure on Moscow. President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on Russian leader Vladimir Putin “to settle the war.” The Kremlin sees no reason to enter into peace talks at this stage, spokesperson Dmitry Peskovsaid Wednesday, but added Russia is always open to talks. From the SitRoom to the E-Ring, the inside scoop on defense, national security and foreign policy.
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