Russia Strikes Zaporizhzhia After Ukraine’s Drone Attack

Ukraine launches 1,000-drone barrage as Russia targets Zaporizhzhia. Conflicts escalate amid global tensions.

September 21, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kyiv, Ukraine — Russian drones struck the southern city of Zaporizhzhia on Monday, a day after Ukrainian forces launched a massive drone assault on Russia, according to officials.

The attacks highlight the ongoing conflict in the region and the lack of progress in diplomatic efforts to end the war, which has persisted for over four years since Russia’s invasion of its neighbor.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concerns about the escalation, while U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the war as ‘ridiculous’ and accused Russia of losing control over its oil production.

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