NATO scrambled fighter jets over Europe after Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv overnight, killing at least two people and wounding seven. The bombardment ended a three-day ceasefire that had coincided with a visit by US peace negotiators to the Ukrainian capital.
Strikes cast doubt on US envoy claims
The attack on Kyiv undermined claims by the Donald Trump envoys, who had told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Russian President Vladimir Putin was "ready to negotiate" and "ready to discuss" ideas to restart peace talks.
The overnight strikes marked a sharp escalation after the brief truce, with fires burning in the city as rescue crews worked at the scene.
Ceasefire collapse and next steps
The deaths and injuries came as the three-day pause in fighting broke down, raising fresh questions about the prospects for a negotiated settlement. No further details on the NATO scramble or the peace process have been released.
