Russia Launches Major Missile and Drone Attack on Kyiv After U.S. Peace Envoys Depart

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have intensified following a major overnight attack on Kyiv, coming just hours after U.S. peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner departed Ukraine.

Russian forces launched waves of ballistic missiles and drones toward the Ukrainian capital, triggering explosions across the city and leaving residents seeking shelter as emergency crews responded to the damage.

Ukrainian authorities reported damage to residential areas and critical infrastructure. Emergency workers were deployed to affected locations as officials assessed the destruction and searched for casualties.

According to Kyiv officials, at least five people were killed and 16 others injured in the attack. The bombardment also caused fires and significant damage to buildings across several districts.

The timing of the strikes has drawn particular attention, as the U.S. delegation had just concluded meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as part of Washington's efforts to move peace negotiations forward.