# Zelensky says Russia ‘deliberately’ targeted Kyiv, Boryspil airports before US envoys’ visit

https://mins.news/en/item/46510

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-05 10:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russia-deliberately-targeted-kyiv-boryspil-airports-ahead-of-u-s-envoys-visit-zelensky-says/

> President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia deliberately struck Kyiv International Airport and Boryspil International Airport ahead of a planned visit by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The overnight attack involved ballistic missiles and 167 drones, killing at least seven people and injuring at least 51.

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