Trump’s peace envoys left, and Russia hit Kyiv with ballistics—the one thing Ukraine still struggles to stop
Only two ballistic missiles came down overnight, and the shortfall is now the centerpiece of what Kyiv is asking its allies to deliver.
On 8 September, Russian forces initiated a missile strike on Kyiv, marking the end of a three-day pause in air assaults linked to a US peace envoy visit. The attack, which left two people dead and ten injured, targeted residential areas, causing fires in multiple buildings and disrupting transportation across the city. Russia's President Vladimir Putin's ballistic missiles, including Iskander-M and S-400 systems, were combined with more than 150 Shahed drones and anti-ship missiles, demonstrating Moscow's intent to inflict maximum harm.
Ukrainian authorities attributed the strikes to Russia, noting that such attacks have been ongoing for over four and a half years, with the latest round seeming timed to coincide with diplomatic efforts. The strikes were reported to have hit 11 sites across Kyiv and surrounding regions, underscoring the persistence of Russian aggression despite diplomatic pauses.
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