Russia pounds Kyiv after pause for visit of US envoys

Russian forces resumed strikes on Kyiv overnight on September 8, targeting the city with missiles. The attacks caused damage to various buildings, including administrative facilities, warehouses, schools, and residential areas in six districts, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The strikes resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to ten others, with two of the injured in critical condition, as reported by doctors.

Russian forces utilized a range of missiles and jet-powered drones, which are more challenging to counter, during the assaults on Kyiv. This marks the first time Russian forces have targeted the Ukrainian capital since September 5-7. U.S. presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were in Ukraine at the time, preparing for and conducting their visit to the country.

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