Russia strikes Kiev again after the truce: nighttime raid kills at least two

Cover images can be created or processed using Artificial Intelligence tools. This choice also stems from the need to prevent the constant complaints and improper financial demands we receive regarding photographs used, which have always been purchased under a valid license or authorized by the organizers. Russia has resumed its strikes against Ukraine after the expiration of a three-day truce limited to capitals. During the night between Monday, September 7th and Tuesday, September 8th, a massive attack hit Kiev, Odessa, Sumy, and other Ukrainian cities, leaving at least two dead and seven injured, according to initial reports. An air raid siren was sounded in the Ukrainian capital, and several buildings on the outskirts were hit. The pause in the bombing had been agreed to allow for the diplomatic mission of American envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff , who were first in Moscow with Vladimir Putin and then in Kiev with Volodymyr Zelensky. When the truce expired at midnight, the war resumed. Ukraine's response and the resignation of the Prosecutor General Ukrainian drones responded by reaching the Russian city of Saratov , where casualties and damage were reported. Meanwhile, domestically in Kiev, news has shaken Ukrainian politics: Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko has resigned , having been at the center of corruption allegations. The resignation comes at a delicate time for the country, which is engaged on two fronts: the military fight against the Russian invasion and the fight against corruption, a key condition for the country's rapprochement with the European Union. Diplomatic contacts Despite the resumption of attacks, diplomatic channels remain open. According to Zelensky in an interview with Axios, the United States is considering measures to ease tensions over the winter and restart negotiations for a broader peace agreement. The Ukrainian president mentioned possible talks as early as September. On the Russian side, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov declared that American envoys had acknowledged the reality on the ground, excluding Kiev from NATO membership. These statements confirm how the Ukrainian issue remains central to the international agenda, amid mediation attempts and renewed bombings. The situation on the ground remains tense: attacks on Ukrainian cities continue to cause civilian casualties, while the international community is closely monitoring diplomatic developments in the coming weeks. FAQ Why has Russia resumed its attacks on Kiev? The three-day truce agreed upon for the mission of US envoys Kushner and Witkoff to Moscow and Kiev has expired. How many victims were there? At least two dead and seven injured, according to initial reports, with buildings hit on the outskirts of Kiev. Who is the outgoing Prosecutor General? Ruslan Kravchenko, at the center of corruption allegations, has resigned.