# Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes as two killed at Moldova border

https://mins.news/en/item/51228

- BBC News, 2026-09-09 10:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgyvpxe3yjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Russian drones struck the Starokozache crossing between Ukraine and Moldova, killing two people and injuring three, according to Ukrainian officials. Strikes also hit Kyiv and Sumy, while Russia reported four deaths in Novorossiysk and damage from other Ukrainian drone attacks. The border crossing was closed.

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