Kyiv couple marries days after Russian strike destroyed their apartment; week brings new attacks on gas plants, fuel stations
A couple married in Kyiv on September 9 despite their apartment being wrecked by a Russian air strike the day before, while Ukraine struck deep into Russia's gas infrastructure and Russia escalated attacks on Ukrainian fuel stations.
On September 9, Liudmyla and Leonid Rizhak got married in Kyiv, just one day after a Russian air strike shockwave heavily damaged their apartment. Their wedding outfits survived undamaged. Liudmyla said she decided not to postpone happiness, grateful simply for the chance to be alive.
Drone strike hits train carrying foreign officials
A Russian drone struck a train running between Kyiv and Warsaw, a route frequently used by foreign officials traveling to Ukraine. Aboard at the time were former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, former Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt, and security advisers from several European Union governments. None of the passengers were injured.
Ukrainian strikes reach deep into Russia's Arctic zone
Ukraine's long-range Flamingo missiles hit two major natural gas production facilities in Russia's Yamalo-Nenets region in the Arctic. The targets lie roughly 3,300 kilometers from Ukraine's border, marking an unprecedented distance for Ukrainian strikes inside Russian territory.
Russia intensifies attacks on fuel stations
In recent weeks, Russia has stepped up bombing of fuel stations across Ukraine. One such attack in Kyiv last Friday morning left 12 people injured.
