Russian strikes kill at least seven in Ukraine

At least seven people are dead following Russian attacks in Ukraine, according to reports on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The strikes are part of Russia's ongoing full-scale invasion, which began on February 24, 2022. The attacks come amid diplomatic efforts at the UN General Assembly in New York, where US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky proposed a halt to attacks on energy infrastructure in both countries and requested additional Patriot missiles. The US has also invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami this December. In related developments, the Baltic states requested approximately 5 billion kronor in EU support for drone defense, while the UK pledged further aid to Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Separately, the EU removed oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions list as part of a compromise to extend broader sanctions through 2029.