At least 5 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as US envoys visit Moscow
Summary
Russian forces attacked the city of Kamianske in southeastern Ukraine, killing five people and injuring others, despite a temporary ceasefire ordered by Ukrainian forces. Meanwhile, US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are visiting Moscow and Kyiv with a peace proposal to try to end the war.Key Facts
- Russia attacked Kamianske in the Dnipropetrovsk region, killing five and injuring five others.
- Ukrainian forces were ordered to observe a three-day ceasefire from September 5 to 8.
- The ceasefire did not stop all Russian attacks, which continued overnight in several parts of Ukraine.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency helped arrange a separate local ceasefire to repair power to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
- Russian strikes targeted airports in Kyiv and Boryspil, likely in response to US envoys’ planned visits.
- Injuries were reported from attacks in Odesa, Mykolaiv, and the Kyiv region.
- Russia has increased the use of fast jet-powered drones to attack Ukraine, causing more civilian casualties.
- Russian forces said they shot down 53 Ukrainian drones overnight, including near Moscow.
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