Russia Strikes Kyiv After Brief Pause During US Envoys' Visit

In early September 2026, Russia launched a series of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, killing at least three people and injuring 16 others, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes came just one day after US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left the Ukrainian capital, ending a three-day pause in attacks that had been observed during their visit. Explosions were heard across the city, and a roof collapse in one building led to the discovery of two bodies.