Russian Airstrikes Kill 2 in Ukraine as Moscow Dismisses German De-Escalation Plea

Russian strikes kill 2 in Ukraine after Moscow rejects German calls for de-escalation. New attacks target Odesa and Kyiv.

Editorial Desk

September 28, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kyiv, Ukraine — Russian air attacks killed at least two people in Ukraine overnight on Sunday, according to emergency services, just hours after Moscow declined a German appeal for reduced hostilities.

The strikes occurred amid escalating tensions between Russia and Germany, which have worsened following an attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport last month, blamed by Berlin on Moscow. The recent military escalation includes repeated missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, with Kyiv responding with long-range strikes against Russian infrastructure.

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In Kyiv, a man was found dead after a drone strike hit a non-residential building, while another drone damaged a vehicle repair shop, prompting firefighters to battle the fire into early Sunday. In the southern Odesa region, one person was killed and two injured in multiple overnight strikes, according to local military authorities. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dismissed a meeting with his German counterpart, stating that the discussion amounted to little more than a repetition of official condemnation.

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