Russia Launches Overnight Strikes Across Ukraine; Refinery Damaged in Separate Attack
Russia launched overnight missile and drone strikes across at least four Ukrainian regions, causing casualties, while Ukraine's forces damaged a Russian oil refinery in a separate long-range attack, amid ongoing aerial exchanges and preparations for a meeting between Ukrainian President…
Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, September 22, 2026 —
Russia conducted overnight missile and drone attacks targeting multiple areas within Ukraine, resulting in casualties. The strikes reportedly affected at least four Ukrainian regions.
In a separate development, Ukrainian forces launched a long-range attack that damaged a Russian oil refinery. The extent of the damage to the refinery was not detailed.
These incidents occur amidst continued aerial exchanges between the two nations. Additionally, preparations are reportedly underway for a meeting involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former U.S. President Donald Trump. The timing and specifics of this potential meeting were not provided.
Information regarding the contractor responsible for any repairs, specific locations within the four regions struck by Russia, or the exact number of casualties was not immediately available. The status of permits related to the aerial exchanges or any involved infrastructure was also not disclosed.
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