Russian forces launched drone strikes on Kyiv early Tuesday, killing at least two people, as a three-day pause that overlapped with a US envoy's visit came to an end.
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Key facts
- At least two people were killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv.
- Air raid alerts and explosions rang out early Tuesday, according to the BBC.
- The strikes ended a three-day pause that coincided with a US envoy's visit.
- A US envoy said they were 'encouraged' by talks.
- A White House official told Reuters next steps would be announced in coming weeks.
Russian forces launched drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, early on Tuesday, killing at least two people, according to reporting by Al Jazeera and the BBC.
Air raid alerts and the sounds of explosions rang out across the city as the attack unfolded, the BBC reported.
The strikes came as a three-day pause in hostilities, which had coincided with visits by a US envoy, came to an end, according to Al Jazeera.
The US envoy said they were ‘encouraged’ by talks that had taken place, Al Jazeera reported.
A White House official told Reuters that next steps in the diplomatic process would be announced in the coming weeks.
The reports did not provide further details on the scale of the damage or the identities of those killed.
Why it matters
The renewed strikes on Kyiv underline the fragility of any diplomatic progress on the war in Ukraine. With civilian casualties reported as a pause ended, the attack highlights the human cost of the conflict even as US-brokered talks continue.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Kyiv strikes?
At least two people were killed, according to reporting by Al Jazeera and the BBC.
What kind of attack was carried out on Kyiv?
Russian forces launched drone strikes early on Tuesday, with air raid alerts and explosions reported across the city, according to the BBC.
What is the status of diplomatic talks?
A US envoy said they were 'encouraged' by talks, and a White House official told Reuters that next steps would be announced in the coming weeks.
Timeline
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- At least two people dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv
BBC World: Air raid alerts and sounds of explosions rang out in Ukraine's capital as Russian forces launched drone strikes early on Tuesday.
- Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Kyiv kill at least two people
Al Jazeera: US envoy says 'encouraged' by talks as White House official told Reuters next steps to be announced in coming weeks.