Russian drones kill, injure people at Ukraine-Moldova border crossing
Russian drone strikes hit a border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova, resulting in casualties and fires. Simultaneously, an overnight attack on Kyiv caused fires but no reported injuries.
Why it matters
The strike on the Moldova border highlights the expanding geographic scope and risks of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Russian drones hit a border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova overnight, Ukraine’s border guard said in a Facebook post on Wednesday (September 9, 2026).
The attack caused deaths, injuries and fires, the post said.
Russia also attacked the Ukraine capital Kyiv overnight, causing fires but no casualties, emergency service said in a separate Telegram post.
Published - September 09, 2026 10:50 am IST
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