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Russia attacks Kyiv Oblast, damaging residential building

Created at 4 Sep · 11:21 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Russia launched an overnight attack on Ukraine's capital and Kyiv Oblast, damaging a residential building in Boryspil and causing explosions. Air raid alerts were issued multiple times throughout the night.

Key Numbers

nine-storyresidential building damaged
twelvepeople injured in SBU drone strike

Who's Involved

Kyiv Oblast's Military Administration
reported damage to a residential building
Toma Istomina
Deputy Chief Editor who heard an explosion
Ukraine's Air Force
reported drones heading for Kyiv
Steve Witkoff
U.S. envoy set to visit Kyiv and Moscow
Jared Kushner
U.S. envoy set to visit Kyiv and Moscow
Russia attacks Kyiv Oblast, damaging residential building

↳ Why This Matters

The ongoing Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure in Kyiv and its surrounding regions underscore the persistent threat to Ukraine's capital and its population, even as diplomatic efforts may be underway.

Key facts

  • Russia attacked Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast on the night of Sept. 4-5.
  • A residential building in Boryspil sustained damage to its roof and top floor.
  • Explosions were heard in Kyiv's city center.
  • Multiple air raid alerts were issued overnight in the capital region.
  • A Russian drone struck the SBU headquarters in Kyiv on Sept. 4, injuring twelve people.

    • Russia launched an overnight assault on Ukraine's capital and the surrounding Kyiv Oblast, resulting in damage to a residential building and audible explosions. Authorities reported that the roof and top floor of a nine-story residential building in Boryspil, located near Kyiv, were damaged and caught fire. An explosion was also heard in the central part of Kyiv late on September 4.

    Throughout the night, air raid alerts were sounded multiple times in the capital and the oblast. Ukraine's Air Force indicated that drones were en route to Kyiv and its environs around 2 a.m. local time. This latest attack occurs as Ukrainian Armed Forces units have reportedly been ordered to halt frontline fighting ahead of anticipated visits by U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Kyiv and Moscow.

    Earlier on September 4, a Russian drone strike targeted the headquarters of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), situated opposite St. Sophia's Cathedral in central Kyiv, causing injuries to at least twelve individuals.

    Frequently asked questions

    The roof and top floor of a nine-story residential building in Boryspil were damaged and set ablaze.

    Yes, at least twelve people were injured when a Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) on September 4.

    Units in Ukraine's Armed Forces have reportedly been ordered to halt fighting on the frontline.

    What Happens Next

    01U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to visit Kyiv and Moscow.

    How It Developed

    Russia attacked Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast on the night of Sept. 4-5.
    A nine-story residential building in Boryspil was damaged and set ablaze.
    An explosion was heard in Kyiv's city center.
    Air raid alerts were declared multiple times in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast overnight.
    Ukraine's Air Force reported drones heading for Kyiv and the surrounding oblast.
    A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) on Sept. 4, injuring at least twelve people.

    Sources

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    Russian attack on Kyiv Oblast damages residential building, explosions heard in Ukraine's capitalThe Kyiv Independent

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