Kyiv was subjected to a renewed barrage of Russian missile and drone strikes overnight on Sunday, an attack that resulted in at least two fatalities and brought an end to a brief three-day cessation of hostilities. Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising over the Ukrainian capital following the bombardment.
The resumption of attacks comes shortly after diplomatic movements involving the United States, including recent talks between US envoys and Vladimir Putin. The violence marks a significant escalation after a short period of relative calm that had coincided with initial discussions between Washington and Moscow regarding the ongoing conflict.
Two dead… it just never ends. I am so tired of seeing Kyiv under fire again and again.
Three days of calm made the return to violence feel even more jarring. This escalation is terrifying.
Wait, does this mean the US envoy talks were completely ignored? How did Putin think this would improve relations?
So much for diplomacy working. Nothing says ‘let’s talk peace’ like bombing a capital city right after talks end.
It is absolutely heartbreaking that these fragile pauses keep getting shattered. The human cost is just too high.