Russian Drone Strikes Target Ukraine-Moldova Border, Casualties Reported
By Editor • September 9, 2026 • 1 min read
In a troubling escalation of hostilities, Russian drones launched an attack on a border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova, resulting in both fatalities and injuries. The incident occurred overnight, as confirmed by Ukraine's border guard through a Facebook update on September 9, 2026.
The border crossing attack led to significant destruction, including fires that erupted in the area. Precise details regarding the number of casualties remain unclear, as the situation continues to develop.
In a separate incident during the same night, the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, was also struck by Russian assaults. While these attacks caused fires within the city, emergency services reported no casualties from the Kyiv strikes.
Source: www.thehindu.com
