Ukraine war situation update | 26 September – 2 October 2026

Country: Ukraine Source: Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Ukraine Conflict Monitor Update Key trends Russia intensified its strikes on civilians and critical infrastructure over the past week, with mass casualty incidents reported almost daily. Among the most deadly strikes, attacks in Kharkiv on 5 October, Pryluky on 7 October, and Kramatorsk on 8 October killed six, 22, and at least 32 civilians, respectively. Repeated mass casualty incidents point to a sustained threat to civilians and in