Russia Resumes Attacks on Ukraine After Three-Day Pause
Following the expiration of a three-day halt in attacks declared during US envoys' visit to the region, Russia launched renewed airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and its surrounding areas.
Russia resumed its attacks on Kyiv on Monday following the expiration of a three-day halt in strikes that had been implemented during a weekend visit by US President Donald Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
End of the Three-Day Pause
Russia resumed its attacks on Kyiv on Monday after the expiration of the three-day halt in strikes.
According to a statement by the Ukrainian emergency service, the resumption of attacks coincided with the end of the temporary ceasefire that accompanied the US envoys' visit to the capital.
Putin's Directive and Diplomatic Visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin had ordered a three-day pause to facilitate visits by US President Donald Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to the capitals of Russia and Ukraine.
Drone Attacks on Boryspil and Fastiv Regions
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine announced in a statement on its Telegram channel that Russian forces carried out drone attacks on the Boryspil and Fastiv regions.
Meanwhile, the Kyiv city military administration stated that an air raid alert had been issued in the capital due to the threat of enemy drone attacks, urging residents to seek shelter.
TASS and Peace Talks
Russian state news agency TASS had previously confirmed that the pause in strikes had expired.
US envoy Witkoff stated that progress had been made in talks with Ukraine and Russia, raising the possibility of reviving trilateral peace negotiations to end the conflict.