US envoys in Kyiv, but Russian strikes persist across Ukraine: 8 killed, 69 injured

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Russian forces intensified strikes across Ukraine causing fatalities and injuries despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. US envoys visited Kyiv, while Ukrainian air defenses intercepted many drones, highlighting the continuing conflict amidst peace discussions.

Russia ramped up its aerial bombardment across Ukraine, resulting in eight fatalities and sixty-nine injuries. Ukrainian air defense successfully intercepted the majority of the one hundred eight drones launched overnight. Meanwhile, US diplomats arrived in Kyiv for discussions following a meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Although temporary pauses in attacks were noted over Moscow and Kyiv, broader hostilities persisted in the regions despite ongoing diplomatic negotiations.