Russia strikes Kyiv hours after agreeing to resume peace talks

Attacks follow diplomatic meeting

Moscow launched major drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital shortly after President Vladimir Putin met with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Saint Petersburg. Kyiv's mayor reported that 630 drones were launched toward the region while US President Donald Trump stated negotiations were closer than ever to ending the war.

Casualties and infrastructure damage

The strikes wounded at least 15 people in Kyiv, with eight requiring hospitalization according to local officials. Damage included the Pivdenny Bridge metro infrastructure and historic structures in the Pecherskyi district where a monastery was hit.

Ukraine questions Russian intent

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said three missiles carried cluster warheads and described the attack as deliberate. He argued that launching attacks immediately after talks showed Russia had not changed its attitude toward the conflict.