At least two people killed after Russian strikes on Kyiv
They publishedAt least two people dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv
8 Sept, 10:23ZAt least two people killed after Russian strikes on Kyiv
First reportAP News · 8 Sept, 06:24Z
Latest reportBBC · 8 Sept, 10:23Z
Span4 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
At least two people were killed and ten injured as Russian drones and missiles struck Kyiv overnight, damaging residential buildings.
Why
Air raid alerts and continued metro sheltering reflect the ongoing danger to civilians during attacks.
Watch
Talks between Trump envoys and Ukrainian officials produced no major breakthrough, as residents continue seeking shelter.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Russian drones and missiles struck Kyiv overnight, causing two deaths and at least ten injuries.
- Ukrainian forces reportedly shot down 31 cruise missiles and 142 drones during the attack.
- Strikes hit 29 locations around Kyiv, including a 26-story non-residential building.
- Targeted areas included Odesa, Kharkiv, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
- No relief period; the attack followed weekend pause amid diplomatic visits by Kushner and Witkoff.
Summary
- At least two people dead and ten injured after overnight strikes on Kyiv.
- Air raid alerts urged civilians to shelter as drones and missiles hit the city.
- Residential buildings, including a five-story block, were damaged in Kyiv.
- Officials noted ongoing metro sheltering as residents seek safety during attacks.
- Talks between Trump envoys and Ukrainian officials yielded no major breakthrough.