Russia attacks Kyiv after U.S. envoy talks, two dead

However, on September 8, Russia resumed attacks on Kyiv.

Consensus

Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv on the night of 8 September.
Two people were killed and ten were injured in the attack.
The attack targeted multiple districts in Kyiv, including residential buildings and industrial sites.
The attack occurred after diplomatic talks between U.S. envoys Steve Ulsh and Jared Kushner and Russian officials.
Ukrainian President Zelensky had previously proposed a temporary air ceasefire during the visit of U.S. envoys.
Russian President Putin had instructed a pause in attacks on Kyiv from midnight 5 September for three days.
The attack caused fires in several districts of Kyiv, including Solomensky, Darницкий, Podol, Dnipro, and Gолосеевский.
The Ukrainian government reported damage to administrative buildings, warehouses, schools, and residential structures.

Points of divergence

A Russian drone hit a multi-story residential building in Kyiv, followed by a strike on a nine-story building, killing a woman. — tg_tvrain
A drone attack targeted an industrial facility in Novy Urengoy, with Fire Point claiming the condensate preparation plant was hit and a new range record was set. — tg_tvrain
Ukraine attacked Novorossiysk, killing four people including a child and injuring 29; a mourning period was declared in the city. — tg_tvrain
Zelensky's plane was nearly hit by a drone during takeoff in Moldova, according to the Norwegian prime minister; Ukraine's presidential office did not comment. — tg_tvrain
Donald Trump called his phone call with Vladimir Putin 'excellent' and said Putin 'wants a deal.' Rubio suggested negotiations could resume in the coming weeks. — tg_tvrain
The arrest of a Yabloko candidate in Yekaterinburg for 10 days and summons of another in St. Petersburg to prosecutor's office over 'peace' and 'freedom' in a campaign video. — tg_tvrain
A Moscow court issued a default arrest of Dождь's founder Natalia Sindeeva and CEO Mark Tena for organizing activities of an 'undesirable organization.' — tg_tvrain
An ex-head of the Ministry of Defense personnel department was sentenced to 12 years for accepting a bribe of 80 million rubles, which he denied. — tg_tvrain
Kanye West may perform in Moscow, according to a source in his team; organizers in St. Petersburg removed posts guaranteeing concerts. — tg_tvrain
Five people were killed and at least 29 injured in the Kyiv attack, according to Kyiv's military administration. — tg_radiosvoboda
Hungary expelled ten Russian diplomats from its embassy in Budapest, citing incompatible activities with diplomatic status under the Vienna Convention. — tg_radiosvoboda
Three Yabloko candidates were removed from the State Duma election list. — tg_radiosvoboda

Coverage (8 sources)

Main for the day: — Радио Свобода
Russia strikes Kyiv again. A nine-story building damaged, there are casualties — Meduza
Main events of September 9 — Дождь (Telegram)
Main things for the day: — Радио Свобода
In the night of September 8, Russian forces launched ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as reactive UAVs at Kyiv, and in Kyiv tw... — Радио Свобода
Russian forces resumed strikes on Kyiv. Two people killed, ten injured — Meduza
Russia hit Kyiv with missiles after talks with Trump envoys. Two people died — The Moscow Times
In the night of September 8, Russian forces launched ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as reactive UAVs at Kyiv — Радио Свобода

Russia attacks Kyiv after U.S. envoy talks, two dead

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