Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:14am on 13 Sep 2026,Sunday International
Russian airstrikes killed nine people and injured dozens across Ukraine on Saturday, damaging civilian areas and critical infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched nearly 500 drones, accusing Moscow of increasingly targeting economic and logistical facilities. Attacks struck areas including Kramatorsk, Zviahel, Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih and Odesa, with civilians among the casualties. Ukrainian officials warned that intensified attacks on power infrastructure and export facilities could make the coming winter extremely difficult. Infrastructure damage is estimated at nearly $10 billion this year, while disruptions to ports and the economy have reduced GDP. Zelenskyy also proposed talks with Putin, but Russia rejected the offer. (PC: AFP)
