Resumed Russian drone and missile strikes hit residential buildings in Kyiv

Russian forces launched a fresh wave of drone and missile strikes into Kyiv early Wednesday, damaging multiple residential apartment complexes and killing at least five people. The barrage resumed near-constant strikes on the Ukrainian capital following a brief operational pause during diplomatic meetings with visiting foreign peace negotiators.

Date: September 9, 2026

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War

Category: airstrike

Severity: HIGH

Casualties reported: 5

Source: Al Jazeera

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