Russia launches daylight drone attacks on Kyiv, killing two people and wounding 23, according to multiple reports. The strikes occur hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly.
Several outlets note that Zelenskyy travels to New York for the annual UN gathering as part of Ukraine’s diplomatic effort to secure and broaden international support amid Russia’s full-scale invasion. The coverage focuses on the timing of the attacks relative to the UN address, while the specific details of the strikes beyond casualty figures are limited in the articles provided. Overall, the reports align on the location, type of attack, casualty toll, and the shared reference to Zelenskyy’s upcoming UN appearance.