Russia steps up drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, with the UN reporting a sharp jump in civilian harm during September. Multiple outlets cite UN data showing civilian casualties rise by 85% compared with the previous year. The attacks include long-range missiles and drones, and they coincide with major disruptions to electricity supply, leaving parts of Ukraine in darkness and affecting large numbers of residents.
The reported figures indicate 328 civilians are killed and 2,105 injured in September, with Kyiv, Kherson and Sumy among the hardest hit regions. Separately, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy raises concerns about diminishing US support, including during a Brussels summit, as Ukraine presses for more military aid. Meanwhile, the EU is described as working to strengthen its support for Ukraine amid the intensifying strikes.
