Russia Launches Large Attack on Kyiv Hours After Kushner, Witkoff Leave
Summary
Russian forces launched a large missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv and Odesa soon after U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff left the region. The attack followed a short pause agreed upon by Russia and Ukraine during talks in Moscow and Kyiv, which did not lead to any deal.Key Facts
- Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop attacks on each other’s capitals for three days during U.S. envoy visits.
- The U.S. sent envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Moscow and Kyiv for talks.
- After the envoys left, Russia launched multiple missile and drone strikes on Ukraine.
- The weapons used included anti-ship Oniks missiles, ballistic missiles (Iskander-M, S-400, KN-23), and 32 Kh-101 cruise missiles.
- Russian drones included 166 attack drones.
- Kyiv and Odesa were the main targets of the attack.
- The attack on Kyiv caused at least two deaths, ten injuries, and large fires.
- Fighting continued in other parts of Ukraine despite the limited ceasefire on capitals.
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