Kyiv Under Fire Again as Russia Resumes Strikes Following Brief Pause
By Editor • September 8, 2026 • 1 min read
After a brief three-day respite, Russian military forces have resumed attacks on Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, igniting fears of escalating conflict once more. The strikes began late Monday, following a temporary halt that coincided with the visit of US envoys to both Moscow and Kyiv.
Resumption of Hostilities
The Ukrainian emergency service reported a series of strong explosions across Kyiv, with alarms ringing out in the city center. The military administration of Kyiv declared an air raid alert as drone assaults targeted areas including Boryspil and Fastiv.
Diplomatic Efforts Amid Conflict
In the days leading up to the renewed strikes, US negotiators, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, met with leaders in both Russia and Ukraine. Their discussions aimed at reviving peace talks and were deemed to have shown a "new willingness" from Russia to negotiate, according to a French presidency aide. This optimism followed the Duma elections and has led to calls for a fresh start in negotiations.
Political Unrest and Humanitarian Visits
Meanwhile, Ukraine's political landscape is also in flux, with Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko resigning for political reasons. His departure marks another point of instability within the Ukrainian ruling elite. On a different front, actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie made a surprise visit to a boxing club in Kharkiv, engaging with local fighters and highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
Source: www.france24.com
