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Russian strikes resume, kill five in Kyiv
Russia resumed drone and missile attacks on Kyiv after a three-day pause during a visit by US envoys.
What happened
Russian drone and missile attacks resumed on Kyiv after the pause ended. Ukrainian authorities issued air-raid alerts and urged residents to shelter. At least five people were killed in overnight and daytime strikes. A drone also damaged the We Are Ukraine television channel’s newsroom during a live broadcast.
Numbers
- Three daysLength of pause in attacks — During US envoys’ visit
- At least fivePeople killed in Kyiv strikes — Overnight and daytime attacks
Questions
- Why had attacks paused?
- The pause coincided with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visiting Moscow and Kyiv to seek progress toward talks ending the war.
- How were Kyiv residents warned?
- Kyiv authorities declared air-raid alerts and told residents to use shelters as missiles and drones approached the capital.
- Did the television channel remain on air?
- A drone damaged the We Are Ukraine newsroom during a live broadcast, and the channel stated that transmission was interrupted.
- How did Poland respond?
- Poland put its air force on alert during the attacks, while Kyiv’s missile warning remained in force overnight.
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The catch
The reported death toll changed as strikes continued, and no final casualty assessment was available.
Damage assessments were also ongoing.