Explosions in Kyiv Mark End of Russia's Ceasefire

A series of explosions occurred in Kyiv and neighboring cities on September 8, signaling the end of Russia's three-day ceasefire. Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko resigned late on September 4, following anti-corruption raids on his office. Kravchenko stated on Telegram, "This is a political decision. And I made it consciously. I do not want the position of prosecutor general to be used as an instrument of political confrontation." Ukrainian authorities reported the discovery of a network allegedly led by an official in the Prosecutor General's Office that took bribes to protect fraudulent call centers and laundered millions of dollars. Kravchenko denied involvement, calling the allegations "completely unsubstantiated." The explosions in Kyiv were accompanied by missile attacks, prompting local authorities to activate air defenses and advise residents to seek shelter. Buildings were reported damaged in Kyiv, Boryspil, and Fastiv. A fire broke out in garages and cars in the Podilskyi district, with authorities warning that the threat continues. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated that the war with Russia is likely to extend into winter, following talks with US envoys that did not yield significant results. The ceasefire was initially announced to coincide with the visit of US President Donald Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to Moscow and Kyiv.