Russia pounds Kyiv in overnight attack, killing 2, injuring 7, as brief truce ends in missile fire
Russian forces launched ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones at Kyiv and 28 other locations overnight Tuesday. The attack killed between two and five people and caused numerous injuries, ending a brief pause in hostilities. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 142 drones, 31 cruise missiles, and two ballistic missiles. The strikes occurred shortly after US envoys Witkoff and Kushner left the Ukrainian capital following mediation efforts. Local officials report the attack targeted 29 locations, with debris falling at nine additional sites.
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- ✓ Russia struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles, drones, and cruise missiles overnight Tuesday.
- ✓ The attack killed at least two people.
- ✓ US envoys Witkoff and Kushner visited Kyiv one day before the strikes.
- ✓ Ukrainian air defenses downed or suppressed 142 drones, 31 cruise missiles, and two ballistic missiles.
What changed
Russia resumed mass aerial attacks across Ukraine following the departure of US mediators from Kyiv.
Live updates
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Russia strikes Kyiv with missiles and drones after US envoys depart
Russian forces launched ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones at Kyiv and 28 other locations overnight Tuesday. The attack killed between two and five people and caused numerous injuries, ending a brief pause in hostilities. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 142 drones, 31 cruise missiles, and two ballistic missiles. The strikes occurred shortly after US envoys Witkoff and Kushner left the Ukrainian capital following mediation efforts. Local officials report the attack targeted 29 locations, with debris falling at nine additional sites.
Why it matters
The timing of the strikes follows a push for peace negotiations and a visit by White House representatives. This escalation signals the end of a temporary respite in missile fire. The broader conflict continues as Russia seeks to capture the Donbas region.
What is confirmed
- Russia struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles, drones, and cruise missiles overnight Tuesday.
- The attack killed at least two people.
- US envoys Witkoff and Kushner visited Kyiv one day before the strikes.
- Ukrainian air defenses downed or suppressed 142 drones, 31 cruise missiles, and two ballistic missiles.
- Strikes were recorded at 29 locations.
Still unconfirmed
- Two Russian Su-35S fighter jets collided over Kursk Oblast on September 7.
What to watch next
- Official casualty counts from the Ukrainian government
- Updates on German missile provision for Patriot systems
- Russian military progress toward the Donbas deadline
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (11)
- The Kyiv Independent — Russia pounds Kyiv in overnight attack, killing 2, injuring 7, as brief truce ends in missile fire
- CNN — Russia pounds Kyiv one day after visit by Witkoff and Kushner
- Bloomberg.com — Ukraine Says At Least Two Killed in Russian Attack On Kyiv
- Reuters — Russian ballistic missiles hit Kyiv as US envoys leave
- Euronews.com — Russian strikes resume, killing two in Kyiv despite US mediation
- www.nbcnews.com — Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian capital kill 2 people, ending pause for U.S. talks
- www.yahoo.com — Russia pounds Kyiv in overnight attack, killing 3, injuring 19, as brief truce ends in missile fire
- kyivindependent.com — 2 Russian Su-35S fighter jets collide over Kursk Oblast, Russian media reports
- www.yahoo.com — Ukraine war latest: Russia's deadline to capture Donbas slips yet again
- www.rferl.org — Russia Pounds Kyiv In Deadly Overnight Attack
- kyivindependent.com — 'As much harm as possible' — 5 killed, 70 injured as Russia resumes mass attacks across Ukraine
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