Russian drone and missile attacks have targeted Kyiv and various businesses and storage facilities across Ukraine, resulting in at least eight civilian deaths and seven injuries. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that ballistic missiles and drones hit the capital, killing two people.
The strikes coincided with President Zelensky's scheduled appearance at the UN General Assembly. In a speech late Wednesday, the president appealed to other nations to starve Russia of the revenue necessary to prolong the war through the implementation of trade bans and sanctions.
As autumn approaches, the intensification of attacks on energy infrastructure has prompted residents, particularly in Kyiv, to develop contingency plans. Ukrainians are bracing for a difficult winter if further Russian strikes knock out the country's energy system.