Russia Continues Missile and Drone Strikes on Ukraine Amid Reports of Possible Suspension of Ukrainian Attacks

On the night of September 5, Russian troops continued to strike Ukraine with missiles and drone-launched rockets, following a statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding a possible suspension of Ukrainian long-range strikes during the visit to Moscow by special envoys of U.S. President Trump.

This is evidenced by data from the Ukrainian Air Force and local authorities.

After midnight in the city of Boryspil of the Kyiv region a Russian drone struck the roof of a nine-story residential building.

The strike caused a fire and damage to the roof and to one of the apartments on the top floor.

Later, Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, reported that two women were injured and hospitalized with various injuries.

The Russians also struck the city of Kamianske in the Dnipropetrovsk region with several ballistic missiles.

The Regional Military Administration reported that the target of the missile strikes was an industrial facility. By morning, it was reported that four people had been killed and five wounded as a result of this attack.

“Three of the victims are in the hospital. Among them is a 30-year-old woman who is in intensive care. Medical personnel are providing the wounded with all necessary care,” said Oleksandr Hanzha, head of the regional administration.

On the evening of September 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that during the visits of U.S. President Donald Trump’s special representatives, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to Moscow and Kyiv, Ukraine would ensure the “normal functioning of Russian airspace.”

“And just as we did during previous diplomatic visits by the U.S. side, we will ensure the normal functioning of Russian airspace so that the negotiators can arrive safely. We are looking out for them, not for Russia,” Zelensky said.

The president noted that while negotiations are underway and logistical issues related to the U.S. delegation’s visit are being resolved, Ukraine will not carry out airstrikes. At the same time, he said, Russia must reciprocally ensure a cessation of airstrikes during this period. Axios reported yesterday that visits by Trump’s special envoys will take place this weekend.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have also been ordered to observe a ceasefire along the front lines from 12:00 a.m. on September 5 to 11:59 p.m. on September 8.