Russia drone attacks kill two in Kyiv ahead of Zelenskyy's UN address

Russia launched a series of daylight drone strikes on Kyiv on Wednesday, killing two civilians and injuring 23 others, according to local authorities. The attacks occurred just hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was scheduled to address world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly, prompting heightened concerns about security in the capital ahead of the high‑profile speech.

The drone assaults came after Zelenskyy’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, during which Trump voiced frustration over the stalled progress of negotiations aimed at ending the war and the ongoing escalation of aerial attacks by both sides. The latest strike underscores the volatile security environment surrounding diplomatic efforts, as officials continue to seek avenues for de‑escalation. Emerald Maxwell reports.