Russian and Ukrainian forces resume fighting after US-brokered pause

Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces has resumed across multiple front-line locations after a three-day pause in attacks, with Russia striking Kyiv with drones following the expiration of the halt. Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed continued strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure, while Ukraine's General Staff reported 237 battles in the past day, claiming to have destroyed 51 Russian artillery systems and over 1,400 drones. Kyiv's military administration issued air raid alerts as drones targeted the Boryspil and Fastiv districts. The pause had been ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a visit by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who met with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Witkoff praised progress in discussions, raising the prospect of reviving three-way peace talks.