Russia Resumes Drone Attacks on Kyiv After US Envoys Leave, Ukraine Warns of Further Strikes

Monday, 7 September 2026, 22:26 Getty Images A brief pause in the strikes ended with explosions over the capital, while signs of a larger overnight assault raised fresh concern. Russia attacked Kyiv again after the departure of American negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. On the evening of September 7, the capital and the Kyiv region came under attack by jet-powered drones, while monitoring channels warned of the risk of a massive overnight strike. According to BBC. Ukraine's Air Force reported a massive raid by jet-powered drones on Kyiv. Air defenses were operating in the capital, and explosions could be heard. After a brief cancellation, the air raid alert was reinstated – first at the yellow level and later at the red level. The first wave of strikes caused damage in the Kyiv region. In Brovary district, a private house and a passenger car were damaged. In Boryspil district, a warehouse and an industrial facility were damaged. No casualties were reported. Meanwhile, monitoring channels reported that Tu-160 and Tu-95MS strategic bombers had taken off for launch areas. These aircraft can carry cruise missiles. That evening, drones were moving over Ukraine's central and southern regions, with the largest number detected heading toward the Kyiv region. Your visits worked better than Patriot systems for our citizens who are in Kyiv. – Volodymyr Zelenskyy The president said this after a brief pause in Russian attacks that coincided with the visit by the American negotiators. Vladimir Putin had earlier promised not to strike Kyiv until midnight on September 8, but Russian drones attacked the capital again on the evening of September 7. Amid the deteriorating security situation, Kyiv temporarily restricted entertainment and sporting events if there was no proper shelter nearby. The threat of a new wave of strikes persisted throughout the night. You might be interested in: