Key facts
- Two people were killed and 23 injured, including four children, in Russian strikes on Sumy on September 26, 2026.
- The attacks targeted residential areas, a cultural institution, and kindergartens.
- Dozens of apartment buildings and over 20 vehicles were damaged.
- The strikes occurred days after U.S. President Donald Trump called for a ceasefire.
- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky stated readiness for a mutual ceasefire on energy infrastructure attacks.
- Overnight on September 26, Russia launched 173 Shahed-type drones at Ukraine.
Russian forces attacked the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy with glide bombs on September 26, 2026, resulting in two fatalities and 23 injuries, including four children, according to local authorities. Governor Oleh Hryhorov stated that the strikes impacted several locations within the Sumy community, notably a residential area. Among the injured hospitalized were three children—girls aged 14 and 8, and an 11-month-old infant—along with two adults. The attack also caused damage to numerous apartment buildings, a house, a cultural institution, two kindergartens, administrative facilities, and over 20 vehicles. This incident follows a diplomatic push for peace, with U.S. President Donald Trump advocating for an end to the conflict during his address at the United Nations General Assembly and subsequent meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Following their September 22 meeting, Zelensky indicated Ukraine's willingness to accept a mutual ceasefire concerning attacks on energy infrastructure, such as oil and diesel refineries, if Russia reciprocated. Despite these diplomatic efforts, Russia has continued its large-scale attacks on Ukraine. Overnight on September 26, Russian forces deployed 173 Shahed-type drones, including 50 jet-powered variants, across Ukraine. Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 134 of these drones, while strikes were reported in 19 locations and falling debris in eight others. Kyiv experienced a second consecutive day of attacks involving jet-powered drones on September 26.