"Russia Strikes Ukraine with Drones and Missiles: 3 Killed, Kyiv Reports – September 20, 2025"
Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine on 20 September 2025, killing 3 civilians and causing widespread destruction. Get full details on the humanitarian impact and latest developments."
Raja Awais Ali
9/20/20251 min read
Russia Strikes Ukraine with Drones and Missiles, 3 Killed, Kyiv Reports
On 20 September 2025, Russia launched a large-scale attack on multiple regions in Ukraine using drones and missiles, resulting in the deaths of at least three civilians and injuring several others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the strikes as a deliberate strategy aimed at terrorizing civilians and destroying critical infrastructure.
The Russian military reportedly deployed approximately 580 drones and 40 missiles targeting key cities, including Kyiv, Dnipro, Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Sumy, and Poltava. The strikes aimed to damage residential areas, industrial sites, and essential infrastructure. Ukraine’s air defense systems successfully intercepted 552 drones and 31 missiles, but several attacks still hit their intended targets, causing both human and material losses.
In Dnipro, a residential building was struck, killing one person and injuring 26 others. Additional fatalities were reported in Chernihiv and Khmelnytskyi. Numerous structures and essential facilities were severely damaged, leaving civilians in distress and complicating relief efforts.
President Zelensky called on the international community to impose further sanctions on Russia and provide Ukraine with advanced air defense systems. He emphasized that the attacks are not merely military operations but a calculated strategy to intimidate civilians and destroy vital infrastructure.
The ongoing attacks have worsened Ukraine’s humanitarian crisis. Thousands of civilians are displaced, injured, or living under fear, while the country’s economy and infrastructure suffer significant setbacks. Immediate international intervention and support for Ukraine are critical to protect lives, ensure civilian safety, and stabilize the affected regions.
This incident underscores the severe human and infrastructural toll of the ongoing conflict. Global leaders are urged to respond promptly to curb further escalation, protect Ukrainian citizens, and uphold international humanitarian law. The attacks highlight the urgency of coordinated international efforts to address the humanitarian and security challenges facing Ukraine.