Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine After Zelenskyy’s UN Address

2026, September 24

Ukraine / Russia

Russia launched fresh strikes against Ukraine hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the United Nations General Assembly. Ukrainian officials and international reports said the attacks caused civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, while Ukraine has continued targeting Russian oil facilities and other assets linked to the war effort.

Zelenskyy has called for pressure on Russia’s revenues and proposed a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure, while Western governments continue discussing additional air-defence support. The latest exchanges show that diplomatic activity at the UN has not halted the fighting or the attacks on strategic infrastructure.