# Russian drones head toward Kyiv amid temporary pause on attacks against capitals

https://mins.news/en/item/48631

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-07 16:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-drones-fly-toward-kyiv-amid-temporary-pause-on-attacks-on-capitals/

> Ukrainian monitoring channels reported Russian drones moving toward Kyiv on Sept. 7, prompting a brief air raid alert. The activity came during a temporary Russia-Ukraine arrangement not to attack either capital while U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited. Officials reported no strikes or damage in Kyiv at the time.

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