Russia said it shot down three dozen Ukrainian drones heading towards capital Moscow even as Kyiv reported that Russian missiles, drones, and bombs killed at least two civilians. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continued his efforts to secure international support for his country during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this week, news agency AP reported.

With Ukraine’s forces stretched thin after more than three years of fighting Russia's larger invading army, President Zelensky was set to hold meetings with world leaders gathered at the UN. His diplomatic efforts aim to shore up support, especially as the situation on the frontlines remains dire.