Russian strikes hit Kyiv, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Izium; Poland briefly closes two airports

September 23, 2026 at 12:29 PM2 min

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Russian forces struck Kyiv, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Izium overnight into Wednesday, killing at least two people and wounding 11. The attacks caused fires at a transport enterprise, warehouses, gas stations, and a shopping center. Poland briefly suspended operations at Lublin and Rzeszow airports in response.

Key Facts

In Kyiv, a drone struck a transport infrastructure facility in Darnytskyi district, and fires broke out at a transport enterprise in Solomianskyi district, a warehouse and a gas station in Holosiivskyi district, and another gas station roof in Darnytskyi district.
In Izium, Kharkiv region, eight people were injured, including a child, after a Russian airstrike damaged apartment buildings and caused a fire.
In Odesa, a Russian strike on a cargo ship flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda killed its Ukrainian captain and caused fires at warehouses storing medicines and food.
Poland temporarily suspended operations at Lublin and Rzeszow airports on its southeastern border after Russian strikes on Ukraine, lifting restrictions after scrambling fighter jets.
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed the overnight drone attacks hit Ukrainian defense and energy infrastructure, logistics centers, and military ships.

Kyiv Attacks

Russian drones struck several districts of Kyiv overnight into Wednesday, city authorities reported. In Solomianskyi district, a fire broke out at a transport enterprise, while in Holosiivskyi district a warehouse caught fire and a gas station was damaged. In Darnytskyi district, a drone hit a transport infrastructure facility and the roof of another gas station caught fire. One person was injured in Kyiv, according to preliminary information.

Regional Strikes

In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian strike set a shopping center on fire, injuring two people. In Izium, Kharkiv region, a Russian airstrike damaged apartment buildings and caused a fire. Eight people were injured in Izium, including a child, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service. In Kharkiv city, Russian drones repeatedly attacked cars in Kyivskyi district during the evening, killing one person.

Odesa and Poland Response

In Odesa, a Russian strike on a cargo ship killed its captain, a Ukrainian citizen, Odesa regional governor Oleh Kiper said on Telegram. The ship was flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda. The strike also hit civilian infrastructure, causing fires at warehouses storing medicines and food. Poland temporarily suspended operations at Lublin and Rzeszow airports on its southeastern border due to Russian strikes on Ukraine. Polish air navigation agency PANSA said restrictions were lifted after fighter jets were scrambled.