Drone War & Civilian Toll: Russian strikes killed a woman and her two children in Kyiv region’s Fastiv district, while Dnipro’s Novyi Kontynent shopping center was hit and burned, as Kharkiv attacks reportedly killed five and injured 15 across multiple settlements. Moscow Election Day Attacks: As Russia’s State Duma vote entered its final day, Moscow and the Moscow region reported a massive Ukrainian drone barrage, with officials claiming 1,600+ drones downed and damage to a major oil refinery plus a residential high-rise that triggered evacuations. Energy Targeting & Retaliation: Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign against Russian refineries and logistics continued, with reports tying refinery hits to fuel supply pressure and broader war-funding strain. US Military Aid: The US approved a potential $2.68B air-defense sale to Ukraine, including development upgrades and related equipment, as Russia steps up missile and drone pressure. Diplomacy & UN Stage: Zelenskyy is set to address the UN General Assembly amid plans for accountability and recovery discussions, while world leaders gather in New York with Ukraine and AI high on the agenda. Regional Politics: Slovakia’s Fico accused Western politicians of pushing NATO-Russia confrontation and said Slovak troops won’t fight beyond Slovakia. Information & Society: A Belsat editor warned Ukrainian media’s threat-focused framing of Belarus crowds out coverage of Belarusian society and pro-Ukraine voices.