Russian Forces Resume Attacks on Kyiv, Killing Five in Drone Strike on TV Channel
Russian forces resumed attacks on Kyiv's military positions on September 8, 2026, following the end of a 3-day ceasefire. Drone strikes killed five people and injured several others, including during a live broadcast of the Ukrainian TV channel 'We Are Ukraine'. The attacks caused damage in two districts of the Kyiv region.
Where Sources Diverge
The exact number of casualties and the specific districts affected vary between sources.
At least two dead, ten injured.
Injury toll rose to seven, two killed.
Five killed in drone attack on TV channel building.
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President Zelensky describes the daytime drone attack in Ukraine's capital as a "new page in Russian degradation"
The attack happened while the We Are Ukraine channel was broadcasting live, President Zelensky said.
Air raid alerts and sounds of explosions rang out in Ukraine's capital as Russian forces launched drone strikes early on Tuesday.
Air raid alerts and sounds of explosions rang out in Ukraine's capital as Russian forces launched drone strikes early on Tuesday.
Following the end of the 3-day ceasefire in Ukraine, Russian forces' attacks on Kyiv's military positions resumed.
The massive drone and ballistic missile bombing caused fires and damage in various parts of the Ukrainian capital, leaving at least two dead and ten injured. Emergency services are working to rescue people trapped in residential buildings affected by the attacks
Injury toll in Russian attack on Kyiv rises to seven, two killed ukrinform.net
Injury toll in Russian attack on Kyiv rises to seven, two killed Ukrinform
Damage reported in two districts of Kyiv region following Russian attacks ukrinform.net
Damage reported in two districts of Kyiv region following Russian attacks Ukrinform