Russia pounds Kyiv after pause for visit of US envoys
Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Kyiv early Tuesday, killing at least two people and causing fires across the city. This attack came after a pause in air strikes that had coincided with a visit by US peace negotiators to the region. The resumed bombardment marks a return to active military operations following the brief halt.
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1 sourceRussia hits Kyiv after pause for US envoys’ visit, killing three
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13 sourcesRussian strikes on Kyiv resume as soon as Witkoff, Kushner peace talks end
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3 articlesTrump’s peace envoys left, and Russia hit Kyiv with ballistics—the one thing Ukraine still struggles to stop
Russia pounds Kyiv in overnight attack as brief truce ends in missile fire
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4 articlesRussia launches missile strikes against Kyiv as pause in raids ends
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