At least five people have been killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine while US envoys visited Moscow, with Ukrainian armed forces ordered to follow a three-day ceasefire.
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Key facts
- At least five people were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine.
- US envoys were visiting Moscow at the time of the attacks.
- Ukrainian armed forces were ordered to follow a three-day ceasefire.
- The US envoys are due to travel to Kyiv after their Moscow trip.
At least five people have been killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine, according to Al Jazeera, as US envoys arrived in Moscow for talks.
The deaths came as Ukrainian armed forces were ordered to follow a three-day ceasefire, the outlet reported, coinciding with the visit by the American delegation.
The US envoys were in Moscow as part of a wider diplomatic trip. According to Al Jazeera, the delegation is scheduled to travel on to Kyiv following the Moscow leg of the visit.
The reported casualties underline the continued violence on the ground even as diplomatic efforts continue between the parties involved.
Further details on the locations of the attacks, the identities of those killed, and the specific terms of the three-day ceasefire were not provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The killings come during a high-profile diplomatic push, highlighting the gap between talks and conditions on the ground in Ukraine. Attacks continuing during a US diplomatic visit and an ordered ceasefire raise questions about the prospects for any negotiated pause in the fighting.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Russian attacks?
According to Al Jazeera, at least five people were killed in the Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Where were the US envoys visiting?
The US envoys were visiting Moscow and are due to travel to Kyiv afterwards, according to Al Jazeera.
Was there a ceasefire in place?
Ukrainian armed forces were ordered to follow a three-day ceasefire, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Timeline
- At least 5 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as US envoys visit Moscow
Al Jazeera: Ukrainian armed forces were ordered to follow a three-day ceasefire as US envoys visit Moscow, before trip to Kyiv.