Russian drones strike Ukraine-Moldova border crossing, killing two

September 9, 2026 at 12:22 PM2 min

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Russian forces attacked the Starokozache border crossing in Odesa region on the night of September 9, killing two people and wounding three. The strike damaged buildings and vehicles, sparked a major fire, and halted operations at the Tudora-Starokozache crossing. The attack came as Russian forces also struck Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro overnight.

Key Facts

Two people were killed and three wounded in the attack on the Starokozache border crossing in Odesa region.
The attack occurred between 23:35 and 00:05, with one drone hitting the crossing directly and two falling nearby.
Operations at the Tudora-Starokozache crossing were suspended following the strike.
In Mykolaiv, a 70-year-old woman was killed and five people were wounded, including a 15-year-old teenager.
In Dnipro, rescuers pulled three people from a damaged house basement, including a 15-year-old teenager.

Border Crossing Strike

Russian forces attacked the Starokazache international automobile checkpoint in Odesa region on the night of September 9. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported two dead and three wounded. The attack damaged structures and destroyed buses, trucks, and cars, causing a large fire. Rescuers evacuated 16 people from the strike site and transported them by bus to a safe temporary location. The attack took place between 23:35 and 00:05, with one drone hitting the checkpoint directly and two others falling nearby.

Other Overnight Attacks

Russian forces also attacked Kyiv on the night of September 9, causing fires but no reported casualties. The previous day, Russian strikes on Kyiv killed five people and wounded 35, damaging at least 14 high-rise buildings. Mykolaiv came under a massive combined attack using drones, missiles, and guided aerial bombs. A 70-year-old woman was killed and five people were wounded, including a 15-year-old teenager. In Kharkiv, a drone hit a multi-story building in Kyivskyi district and a warehouse in Kholodnohirskyi district, causing a fire.

Casualties and Damage

In Dnipro, fires broke out at a building materials warehouse and a private house after the night attack. Rescuers pulled three people from the basement of a damaged house, including a 15-year-old teenager. A 51-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were hospitalized, while the teenager did not require inpatient care. More than ten private houses and at least one apartment building were damaged in Dnipro.