Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Russia Resumes Strikes on Ukraine After Three-Day Halt
Russia stopped some attacks for three days while American officials visited Russia and Ukraine.
The pause was ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
After the three days ended, Ukraine said Russia attacked areas near Kyiv with drones.
The reported attacks affected the Boryspil and Fastiv districts.
Officials in Kyiv warned people about a possible drone attack.
They told residents to go to shelters.
The United States envoys said talks with Russia and Ukraine were making progress.
They suggested that three-way peace talks might happen again to try to end the war.
Russia resumed drone strikes after a three-day halt ordered by President Vladimir Putin expired.
Ukraine reported attacks in the Boryspil and Fastiv districts near Kyiv.
Kyiv authorities issued an air raid alert and urged residents to seek shelter.
The pause coincided with visits by United States envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Russia and Ukraine.
Witkoff said discussions had made progress and could lead to renewed three-way peace talks.
- Who
- Russia, Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and United States envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
- What
- Russia resumed reported drone strikes after a three-day halt in attacks.
- When
- Late Monday, after the three-day pause expired.
- Where
- The reported attacks targeted the Boryspil and Fastiv districts, while Kyiv faced a drone-attack warning.
- Why
- The halt was ordered during the weekend visits of United States envoys to Russia and Ukraine; the strikes resumed after the pause ended.
- Pause duration
- Three days
- Reported weapons
- Drones
- Reported locations
- Boryspil and Fastiv districts
- Security warning
- Kyiv authorities issued an air raid alert and advised residents to take shelter.
- U.S. envoys
- Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
- Diplomatic development
- Witkoff said discussions had progressed and could revive three-way peace talks.