On September 29, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted to the new Russian shelling that has been continuously affecting cities and communities in Ukraine. According to him, terrorists are striking civilian facilities, causing serious consequences for the local population.
Damage from Shelling
As a result of the Russian attacks this night, numerous facilities were damaged in various regions of Ukraine:
- In Kyiv, the following were affected:
- the depot of the 'Kyiv-Passenger' station;
- data and business centers;
- residential buildings.
- In Odesa region, the following were hit:
- a school;
- a dormitory;
- two foreign vessels.
- Damage was also recorded on:
- energy facilities;
- substations;
- civil enterprises;
- residential buildings across nine regions.
- the USA and Norway for the NASAMS system and missile package;
- France and Germany for supplying missiles to support the AD.
Response to Shelling and Support from Partners
Zelensky emphasized that the Ukrainian air defense (AD) successfully intercepted ballistic targets during the attacks. He expressed gratitude to international partners for their support, specifically:
The president noted that amid the daily escalation from Russia, it is crucial for the protection of civilians to receive ongoing support.