On the night leading into Thursday, Russian forces launched drone and rocket attacks against Kyiv and several other regions in Ukraine. Local authorities reported multiple explosions in central Kyiv shortly after warnings of an impending attack were issued. The Ukrainian air defense confirmed that the targets were quickly moving objects, later identified as drones and ballistic missiles by Tymur Tkatsjenko, head of Kyiv's military administration.

In addition to Kyiv, local authorities indicated attacks in the regions of Kharkiv, Zaporizjzja, and Dnipropetrovsk with Kharkiv reporting seven injuries among its residents. This surge in violence occurred just hours before crucial meetings between the U.S. and Ukraine in Geneva, Switzerland. Ukraine's delegation, led by Rustem Umerov, is set to discuss various matters with U.S. representatives, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, indicating that the timing of the attacks might be intended to influence these diplomatic talks.

The ongoing conflict and these recent military actions underscore the tense situation in Ukraine as it continues to face aggression from Russian forces. The international community's reactions to such attacks are critical, as the situation not only impacts local populations but also shapes international diplomatic relations and responses toward the ongoing war in Ukraine.