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Russia Launches Major Overnight Missile and Drone Attack on Kyiv
Russia launched a large-scale overnight missile and drone assault on Kyiv, killing civilians and injuring more than a dozen as fires and damage spread across the Ukrainian capital. The barrage ended a brief pause in attacks that coincided with a visit by U.S. peace envoys seeking progress toward ending the war.
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The renewed attack highlights the fragility of current diplomatic efforts. It came shortly after U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Kyiv and Moscow, underscoring the wide gap between peace negotiations and conditions on the battlefield.
The strikes also renewed concerns about Ukraine’s ability to protect cities and critical infrastructure as winter approaches.
What’s Next
Ukraine is expected to intensify calls for additional air-defence systems and interceptors. Attention will also turn to Washington’s next diplomatic move after its latest meetings with both sides failed to produce a breakthrough.
Continued Russian missile and drone attacks could further complicate efforts to establish even a temporary ceasefire.
Sep 5: U.S. envoys hold lengthy talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow
Sep 6–7: Witkoff and Kushner travel to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian leaders
Brief pause in major attacks accompanies the diplomatic visit
Overnight Sep 7–8: Russia launches drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles at Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions
Sep 8: Casualties and extensive damage are reported across the capital
Next: Ukraine seeks stronger air defences as U.S.-led peace efforts continue.
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