Russian strikes on Kyiv resume after Witkoff, Kushner peace talks with Putin and Zelenskyy

September 8, 2026 / 2:48 AM EDT / CBS/AFP

At least two people were killed by Russian airstrikes on Kyiv Tuesday morning, city authorities said, as Moscow resumed strikes on Ukraine following a visit by President Trump's envoys to both countries.

Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had ordered a pause in fighting while Mr. Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and special envoy Steve Witkoff held separate talks with both leaders.

On Tuesday morning, that pause ended with the resumption of airstrikes, Russia's state news agency TASS said. A wave of strong explosions was heard across Kyiv, with the city's administration saying at least two people were killed and seven wounded.

The strikes damaged buildings across the capital, including a five-story apartment block in the Solomianskyi district, while vehicles caught fire in the Podilskyi district, authorities said. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said people were trapped in a residential building.

The air force of Ukraine's neighbor, Poland, said Tuesday it was conducting "preventive operations" related to Russia's missile attacks, forcing the suspension of flights from Lublin Airport.

After Sunday's talks in Kyiv, Witkoff and Kushner said they had held "meaningful discussions" and were encouraged. The visit was part…

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