Russia targeted communications and energy facilities in overnight drone attacks on Ukraine on 30 September 2026. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said debris fell at a western embassy in the capital. Russia also hit port infrastructure in Izmail. Poland scrambled military aircraft as emergency services rushed to the damaged sites today.
Morning opening: Russia targets communications, energy facilities in Ukraine
Jakub Krupa
Debris had been found at the premises of one of the western embassies in the centre of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said this morning, citing preliminary information.
Klitschko did not name the embassy, but said emergency services were heading to the site.
It comes after another night of Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, which damaged energy facilities and other civilian infrastructure.
Russia said it targeted a communications centre and energy facilities in Kyiv, and port infrastructure in Izmail, among others.
Neighbouring Poland issued a high readiness emergency alert to residents of south-eastern part of the country this morning, as it scrambled military aircraft to monitor the situation.
I will keep an eye on this for you.
In other news, Romanian parliament will vote on a third nominee for prime minister, with EU lawmaker Siegfried Mureșan expected to struggle to secure the required majority.
And France’s Emmanuel Macron continues his visit to Spain amid ongoing housing protests in the country. He is due to appear at a press conference with Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez later today.
I will bring you all the latest here.
It’s Wednesday, 30 September 2026, it’s Jakub Krupa here, and this is Europe Live.
Good morning.