# Russian drones threaten Western officials travelling to Kyiv as war effort stalls

https://mins.news/en/item/64720

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-18 18:19 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/18/russia-targets-ukraines-peaceful-borders?traffic_source=rss

> Russian drones have struck Ukrainian border crossings and nearby transport facilities, threatening Ukrainian, American and European officials travelling to and from Kyiv. The attacks come as Russia’s ground offensive falters: an attempt to seize Lyman resulted in the loss of 85 square kilometres of territory previously occupied by Russia.

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