September 2026 – Page 6

Russian strikes destroy 12 million textbooks across Ukraine ahead of academic year

Ukrainian authorities reported extensive cultural and educational property destruction from persistent missile and drone barrages.

Bilateral and multilateral engagements with Russia’s finance chief drew formal objections from several European delegations.

Addressing reporters at G20 meetings, Treasury Secretary Bessent highlighted escalating fiscal pressures confronting Tehran’s economy.

A joint G20 financial communique emphasized unhindered maritime energy transport, despite procedural objections raised by China.

At the Bishkek summit, President Xi stressed collective security cooperation and stability across member nations amid rising global friction.

Moscow reported shooting down hundreds of Ukrainian drones, including strikes causing fires near the Ust-Luga oil and gas terminal.

A barrage of missiles and long-range drones struck residential and railway infrastructure in Kyiv, claiming multiple civilian lives.

Speaking at the SCO summit, President Pezeshkian called for de-escalation and adherence to mutual understandings over maritime transit.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for ballistic missile and drone attacks aimed at military installations housing U.S. personnel.

Local officials and the Red Crescent reported that strikes in southern Iran struck near a wedding gathering, causing casualties and injuries.