Ukraine drone strikes kill four as Russia attacks close to Poland border
Al Jazeera
β’Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:05:40 +0000
π° What Happened
Russia and Ukraine sent wave after wave of drones at each other overnight, killing civilians and wounding more than 20. Ukraine's General Staff said Russia launched 863 drones in 24 hours. Russia's defence ministry said it shot down 389 Ukrainian drones. Russia also attacked twice near Ukraine's border with NATO member Poland. A border crossing briefly closed, and a Warsaw-bound train was hit with no injuries.
π The Backstory
The war has now run for more than four years. Russia said it struck Ukrainian logistics and energy sites, including routes that carry military cargo from Europe. In Odesa, at least nine people were hurt. Two people died in a Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Tatarstan region. Later, the Kremlin said three-way talks with the US could happen in October.
π― Why It Matters
NATO borders sit close to the fighting, so strikes near Poland worry countries far beyond Ukraine. Talks would matter most to the people living under attack.
Russia and Ukraine sent wave after wave of drones at each other overnight, killing civilians and wounding more than 20. Ukraine's General Staff said Russia launched 863 drones in 24 hours. Russia's defence ministry said it shot down 389 Ukrainian drones. Russia also attacked twice near Ukraine's border with NATO member Poland. A border crossing briefly closed, and a Warsaw-bound train was hit with no injuries.
The war has now run for more than four years. Russia said it struck Ukrainian logistics and energy sites, including routes that carry military cargo from Europe. In Odesa, at least nine people were hurt. Two people died in a Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Tatarstan region. Later, the Kremlin said three-way talks with the US could happen in October.
NATO borders sit close to the fighting, so strikes near Poland worry countries far beyond Ukraine. Talks would matter most to the people living under attack.