Russian drone, missile strikes on Kyiv kill 2, end pause in attacks
Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv killed two people and damaged civilian infrastructure, ending a brief pause in hostilities. The attack occurred during a visit by U.S. envoys aimed at discussing potential paths to end the ongoing war.
Why it matters
The escalation highlights the volatility of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the challenges of diplomatic intervention amidst continued military aggression.
Two people were killed and at least 10 injured after Russia struck the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with drones and missiles overnight on Tuesday (September 8, 2026), local authorities said.
The attack comes after a pause over the weekend as U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Kyiv for their first official visit in a renewed push to end the war between Russia and Ukraine .
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Damage and fires occurred in at least five districts of the capital, Ukraine's State Emergency Service said, while a statement on Telegram by the Kyiv City Military Administration said damage to civilian infrastructure was located in at least 16 locations.
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