Russia resumes attacks on Kyiv, ending three‑day pause

Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv overnight, killing two people and igniting fires that sent plumes of smoke over the capital. The attacks marked the end of a brief pause in Moscow’s air campaign against the city, which had been observed for several days amid diplomatic overtures.

Ukrainian authorities reported multiple impact sites across residential districts, with emergency services responding to the explosions and subsequent fires. The renewed bombardment follows a period of reduced hostilities that analysts had linked to ongoing peace talks, but officials said the latest strikes demonstrate that the temporary cease‑fire was limited in scope. No further casualties have been confirmed, and the city’s infrastructure remains under pressure as authorities continue to assess damage and reinforce air‑defence measures.