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The Russian military has resumed attacks on Kyiv following the expiration of a three-day ceasefire agreed during the visits of U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to both Moscow and Kyiv. According to Ukrainian authorities, air raid alerts were activated in Kyiv, prompting emergency services to report damage to buildings in the districts of Boryspil and Fastiv, located on the outskirts of the capital. The resumption of attacks coincided with the conclusion of high-level diplomatic efforts aimed at deescalating tensions. The ceasefire was established as part of discussions involving Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky, during which U.S. representatives engaged with officials in both cities. Russian state media outlet TASS confirmed that the three-day pause on attacks against Kyiv, imposed by Putin, ended on Monday evening. During the period of restraint, Ukraine also suspended its attacks on the Moscow region. Despite these efforts, hostilities resumed shortly after the deadline passed. In Kyiv, military administration officials stated that two residential buildings were damaged by Russian air raids early on Tuesday. Drones were reported to have targeted structures within the capital and surrounding areas. A warning was issued to civilians to seek shelter due to the risk posed by enemy drones. In response to the attacks, Russian regional governor Roman Busargin noted that a Ukrainian drone strike had caused injuries and damaged civilian infrastructure in Saratov, approximately 1,000 kilometers from Moscow. The exact number of casualties remains under investigation. Ukrainian emergency services reported that multiple buildings were affected in Boryspil and Fastiv. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges in maintaining stability amid continuous military operations. While the U.S. envoys participated in meetings with both sides, the outcome of these discussions did not lead to immediate cessation of hostilities. Discussions reportedly covered the possibility of further negotiations to conclude the war. Kremlin aide Yuriy Ushakov described the meeting in Moscow on Saturday as “highly useful,” while U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism about the dialogue. He mentioned that the discussions with Zelenskyy were “meaningful, substantive, and important.” Witkoff also suggested the potential for renewed trilateral talks involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine. However, past attempts at mediation have not yet resulted in a breakthrough. As the conflict continues, the resumption of attacks highlights the persistent nature of the war despite diplomatic initiatives. The situation remains fluid, with both sides engaging in military actions even during periods of supposed calm. Further developments will depend on the evolving dynamics of negotiations and battlefield conditions.