Skip to main content
Quanta Report
PoliticsUkraine

Russian Strikes on Kyiv Claim Two Lives Amid Cease‑fire Talks

After two civilians died, Russia resumed airstrikes on Kyiv following a brief cease‑fire. Zelensky warned the war could extend into winter amid US envoy talks.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
People take shelter inside a metro station during a Russian drone strike on 8 September
People take shelter inside a metro station during a Russian drone strike on 8 September

In brief

On Tuesday early morning, Russian forces resumed airstrikes on Kyiv, killing at least two civilians and injuring several others. The attack came after a temporary halt of strikes on each capital, agreed during a US‑led diplomatic visit. Kyiv’s President Volodymyr Zelensky amplified concerns that the war may continue into winter while urging a trilateral meeting with Russia and the United States. Residents again sought refuge in metro stations, a common practice during the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, Russian cities such as Saratov reported damage from Ukrainian drone attacks.

At least two people have been killed after Russia resumed airstrikes early on Tuesday on Kyiv.

The attack followed an agreement that paused strikes on each other's capitals for three days while US officials toured Moscow and Kyiv.

President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that the war could continue into the winter after meeting Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Air‑raid alerts urged civilians to seek shelter as Russian drone strikes hit residential buildings, a five‑storey apartment block, and sparked automotive fires in the city.

Residents were seen inside a metro station, a common refuge during ongoing attacks.

In Russia, cities such as Saratov were also struck during a Ukrainian drone attack, governor Roman Busargin confirmed.

The talks between US officials and Kyiv officials ended without breakthrough, but President Zelensky called for a trilateral meeting with Russia and the United States.

(Source: Reuters)

Topics

More on this story