Al Jazeera – Russian forces carried out a wave of air and missile strikes across Ukraine on Wednesday, leaving eight civilians dead and injuring dozens more, according to local authorities and emergency services.
The attacks were reported in multiple locations, with hospitals and rescue teams mobilising to treat the injured and to recover bodies. Officials said the casualties included women and children, and that many of the wounded required urgent medical attention for blast-related injuries.
Ukrainian emergency responders described the situation as “critical,” noting that the scale of the strikes strained resources in the affected areas. Hospitals in the impacted regions reported an influx of patients with shrapnel wounds, burns and trauma, and some facilities were forced to operate beyond capacity.
The Ukrainian government condemned the strikes as violations of international humanitarian law and called for an urgent investigation by the United Nations. Kyiv’s spokesperson reiterated that civilian protection remains a priority and urged the international community to increase diplomatic pressure on Moscow.
Russia, for its part, has not commented on the specific incidents but has previously justified its military actions as targeting “military infrastructure.” The latest attacks, however, appear to have hit densely populated civilian zones, raising concerns among humanitarian organisations.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned that the recent escalation could exacerbate the already dire humanitarian situation in Ukraine, where millions remain displaced and in need of aid. OCHA urged all parties to respect civilian safety and to allow unhindered access for relief operations.
The death toll and number of injured are expected to rise as authorities continue to assess the full impact of the strikes. International observers are monitoring the situation closely, emphasizing the need for restraint and protection of non‑combatants amid the ongoing conflict.
Reporting attribution: based on reporting by Al Jazeera — All News — original source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/russian-strikes-kill-eight-injure-dozens-across-ukraine?traffic_source=rss.