On Thursday, September 17, an attack involving missiles and drones launched by Russia struck the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, causing at least 18 people to be injured, according to Ukrainian authorities. The mayor of Kiev, Vitali Klitschko, confirmed the injuries on social media and mentioned that a residential building had been hit. A school was also damaged by a ballistic missile, prompting parents and staff to work on resuming classes next week. Damage was also reported at the Mykilska Slobidka train station in eastern Kiev, and eight regions across the country reported some level of damage from the attacks. In the early hours of Thursday, journalists in Kiev reported hearing a dozen loud explosions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attacks on social media, stating that civilian infrastructure had been targeted and damage had been reported in eight regions. In the Odessa region, a 19-story residential building was hit, injuring seven people, according to Ukrainian emergency services. In the neighboring Zaporijjia region, a missile strike caused three injuries, as reported by local authorities. These attacks occurred shortly after American lawmakers passed new, large-scale sanctions against Russia, aimed at pressuring the country to end its invasion of Ukraine. Since the start of the summer, Russia has increased its attacks on Kiev’s logistical infrastructure, using both drones and missiles around the clock. Ukrainian forces have struggled to intercept these attacks due to a shortage of ammunition. According to a report released by the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) on Thursday, attacks on retail, food, and logistics companies have risen significantly in August. These strikes target essential civilian infrastructure, including places where people shop, receive deliveries, and access basic services, according to Danielle Bell, head of the HRMMU. The UN report highlights that such attacks are increasingly causing civilian casualties and disrupting daily life for residents of Ukraine. The continued targeting of infrastructure has raised concerns about the humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflict, as civilians face both direct harm and the challenges of maintaining access to essential services.