Russia strikes Kyiv after Putin pledge as US envoys depart

Russia resumed attacks on Kyiv with jet-powered Shahed drones hours after US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left the city, with monitoring channels warning of a massive overnight strike. The attack began in the evening and continued throughout the night. Ukraine's Air Force warned of a "massive attack of jet UAVs on Kyiv," and BBC correspondents heard explosions as air defense systems engaged. The first wave damaged a private house and car in Brovary district, plus warehouse and enterprise facilities in Boryspil district, with no reported casualties. Air raid alerts sounded twice, escalating to red level, indicating possible missile or mass drone attack. The attack follows Putin's promise not to strike Kyiv until midnight September 8 as part of a no-strikes-on-capitals agreement during US negotiators' visit. Kyiv had enjoyed a day-and-a-half respite after continuous Shahed attacks since August 27, though other Ukrainian cities remained targeted.