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Russian attacks hit Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions

A story of 14 related events · arranged 25 Sep 08:19 UTC · Sources | Summary

Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv, Odesa and other Ukrainian regions from September 22 through 24, damaging homes, hospitals, railway and internet infrastructure, businesses and warehouses, and causing deaths and injuries. Ukrainian officials also reported a deadly strike on a farm in Kharkiv region; Poland activated aircraft and evacuated border crossings, while Moldova said drones entered its airspace. Casualty totals varied as reports covered different times, and severe weather also caused widespread power outages.

Key points

Who's involved

Russian Defense Ministry · Russia

It announced Russian strikes and described their intended targets.

It said Russian forces targeted military-industrial, energy, logistics and drone-production facilities, as well as vessels and sites it said served Ukraine’s armed forces.

What they said · 4 source statements

Last night, Russian troops carried out group strikes using unmanned aerial vehicles on Ukrainian defense and energy industry facilities, logistics centers and vessels used by…

TASS, reporting Russia’s Defense Ministry

The Russian army also hit three logistics centers in the city of Odessa, which were used to store and distribute military and dual-use cargo for the Ukrainian military.

TASS, reporting Russia’s Defense Ministry

The strikes targeted facilities in the metallurgical and chemical industries, the fuel and energy sector, and the military-industrial complex, as well as Ukrainian port…

TASS, reporting Russian Defense Ministry, via Strana
RIA Novosti, reporting Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation

Ukraine’s Air Force · Ukraine

It issued warnings and reported the scale of the attacks and Ukraine’s air-defense response.

It said Russia launched 282 attack drones and several types of missiles, and reported hits at 13 locations and falling debris at 10 others.

What they said · 2 source statements

Beginning at 18:00 on Wednesday, September 23, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with Zircon anti-ship missiles launched from the Kursk, Rostov and Oryol regions;…

Hits were recorded at 13 locations, while falling debris from downed targets was reported at another 10 locations.

Volodymyr Zelensky · Ukraine

Ukraine’s president called for support and commented on the attacks and the war’s direction.

He called for ballistic-missile interceptors and stronger sanctions, said pressure on Russia was not yet total, and called for de-escalation before winter.

What they said · 4 source statements

We need ballistic missile interceptors to protect lives.

Sanctions against Russia and those helping it make money must be implemented.

"Every such attack happens because pressure on the aggressor has still not become total, and Russia believes it can continue relying on ballistic terror,"

De-escalation steps are important, are needed before winter, now.

Oleh Kiper · Ukraine

The Odesa regional official reported damage and injuries in the region.

He described damage to civilian facilities in Odesa region, including a hospital, school, homes, shopping centre and warehouses, and said two people were injured.

What they said · 2 source statements

A hospital, a secondary school, residential buildings, a shopping centre, warehouses and other civilian facilities came under attack.

Kiper said that two people had been injured.

Polish government and military command · Poland

They described Poland’s military and border precautions during the attacks.

The military command said aircraft operated preventively to protect Polish airspace; Donald Tusk said evacuating two crossings was necessary because of Russia’s actions and attacks near the border.

What they said · 4 source statements
Operational Command of the Branches of the Polish Armed Forces, quoted in RIA Novosti
RIA Novosti, reporting Operational Command of the Branches of the Polish Armed Forces

Tusk said Poland evacuated the border crossings in Hrubieszow and Dorohusk as Russia attacked Ukraine near the Polish border, PAP reported.

Moldovan authorities · MD

They reported drones entering Moldova and addressed the risk to the country and its residents.

President Maia Sandu said Russian drones violated Moldovan airspace and at least one exploded in northern Moldova. The foreign ministry called the incursion a violation of sovereignty that endangered citizens.

What they said · 4 source statements

four Russian drones violated Moldova's airspace

"at least one exploded in the north"

Hürriyet, reporting Moldova Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Hürriyet, reporting Moldova Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Where accounts differ

Reported at different times

Nationwide death toll from the attacks

The totals refer to different reporting periods and updates; the accounts do not provide one final nationwide figure.

Reported at different times

Reported injuries in Kyiv

The counts were reported at different times and may reflect updated casualty reporting or different time windows.

Reported at different times

Death toll at the Kharkiv-region farm

The seven-death figure was given as a later update.

Accounts conflict

Number and location of logistics centers struck in Odesa region

The ministry accounts give different counts and locations for the logistics centers.

Different emphasis

How Odesa-region sites and damage were characterized

The accounts emphasize different aspects of the sites and damage; they do not show that the descriptions refer to mutually exclusive locations or impacts.

Accounts conflict

Number of drones in the overnight attack

The accounts give different totals; the reports do not reconcile the figures.

How it unfolded

What was reported

Still unclear

  • The final nationwide death toll for the attacks is not given.
  • The final extent of damage across Kyiv region is not given.
  • The extent of damage to the reported Odesa facilities is not specified.
  • The names of those killed and injured in the Kharkiv farm strike are not given.
  • The reports do not say whether Polish aircraft intercepted or engaged any targets.
  • The reports give no casualty or damage figures from the drones that entered Moldovan airspace.

Not heard from

  • Civilians and workers injured or whose homes and workplaces were damaged — Officials and companies described casualties and damage, but affected people are not directly quoted.
  • Residents and businesses affected by power outages — The outages and restoration work are described, but affected customers are not quoted.

Events in this story

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15 sources · 11 countries 25 Sep, 06:24 UTC

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11 sources · 8 countries 24 Sep, 12:17 UTC

Russian strikes hit Ukrainian regions and Interpipe plant, with death tolls varying by report

Russian missiles and drones struck targets across Ukraine, including the Interpipe Steel plant in Dnipro. Ukrainian accounts reported deaths, injuries, power cuts and damage that halted production at the plant, while Russia said it had targeted military-industrial and energy infrastructure.

8 sources · 7 countries 24 Sep, 22:08 UTC

Russian overnight missile and drone attack hits Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine

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7 sources · 4 countries 24 Sep, 19:10 UTC

Russian strike on farm in Kharkiv region kills at least six

A Russian strike hit an agricultural enterprise in Stara Hnylytsia, Kharkiv region, on 24 September. Regional authorities reported six deaths and 12 injuries, while Ukraine’s prime minister later said the death toll had risen to seven.

6 sources · 4 countries 24 Sep, 14:56 UTC

Reports describe Russian strikes on logistics sites in Odesa region

Reports described Russian drone strikes on data centers, logistics sites and warehouses in Odesa region, and one account said warehouse buildings caught fire. Russian Defense Ministry accounts differed on how many logistics centers were struck and where they were located.

3 sources · 2 countries 23 Sep, 15:17 UTC

Power outages reported across eight Ukrainian oblasts

On the morning of 24 September, consumers were without electricity in eight Ukrainian oblasts amid hostilities and damage to energy infrastructure. Energy workers began restoring power where security conditions allowed.

3 sources · 2 countries 24 Sep, 10:04 UTC

Russia announces overnight strikes on Ukrainian facilities; Odesa official reports civilian damage

Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces carried out overnight strikes on Ukrainian defense and energy facilities, logistics centers, vessels, and drone-related sites. Odesa regional head Oleh Kiper said civilian facilities in the region, including warehouses holding medicine and food, were damaged; Russian authorities said seven people were injured across Ukraine.

4 sources · 3 countries 23 Sep, 14:26 UTC

Poland deployed military aircraft during Russian strikes in Ukraine

Poland operated military aircraft in its airspace during Russian strikes in central Ukraine. The Polish military command described the operation as preventive and intended to protect Polish airspace, particularly in the east.

4 sources · 3 countries 24 Sep, 09:35 UTC

Drones enter Moldovan airspace during attacks on Ukraine

During Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight and on the morning of September 24, at least four drones entered Moldovan airspace. President Maia Sandu said at least one exploded in northern Moldova; Moldova’s foreign ministry called the incursions a violation of sovereignty and a danger to residents.

4 sources · 3 countries 24 Sep, 20:34 UTC

Russian attack disrupts Kyiv internet infrastructure

A Russian attack on Kyiv internet infrastructure on Sept. 23 damaged a data center housing UTELS’ core equipment; MiroHost said a data center housing its infrastructure was destroyed. UTELS and Pautina reported network outages, and Ukraine’s Digital Transformation Ministry said about 100,000 households in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast had internet problems.

4 sources · 2 countries 25 Sep, 08:56 UTC

Bad weather cuts power to more than 600 settlements in Ukraine

Heavy rain and strong wind gusts caused power outages in more than 600 settlements across eight Ukrainian regions. Ukrenergo said repair crews were working to restore damaged overhead lines.

3 sources · 2 countries 24 Sep, 10:04 UTC

Poland evacuated two crossings during Russian attacks near its border with Ukraine

Poland evacuated the Hrubieszow and Dorohusk crossings while Russia attacked Ukraine near the Polish border, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said. Tusk said the evacuations were necessary because of Russia’s actions.

3 sources · 2 countries 24 Sep, 18:13 UTC

Russian overnight attack damages civilian sites in Odesa

Russian forces attacked Odesa and the surrounding region overnight on September 23–24, damaging a hospital and other civilian facilities. Ukrainian officials said two people were injured.

3 sources · 1 countries 24 Sep, 13:58 UTC