A series of explosions rocked Kyiv and neighboring cities early Tuesday, signaling the end of Russia's three-day ceasefire. Ukrainian authorities reported that air defenses were activated following a missile attack, urging residents to seek shelter immediately.

Kyiv's military administration reported on Telegram that a fire broke out in garages and cars in the Podilskyi district, with buildings also hit in Boryspil and Fastiv. Officials warned that the threat persists and called on citizens to remain in shelters.

In a separate development, Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko resigned late Monday, days after anti-corruption agencies raided his office. Kravchenko described the move as a political decision, stating he did not want the position to be used as an instrument of political confrontation.

Ukrainian authorities claimed to have uncovered 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 any involvement, calling the allegations completely unsubstantiated.

The explosions come despite a temporary halt in strikes announced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to coincide with a visit to Moscow and Kyiv by US President Donald Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Russian President Vladimir Putin had also announced a similar pause to facilitate talks. However, the resumption of attacks suggests the ceasefire has collapsed.

Zelenskyy indicated that the war with Russia is likely to continue into winter, as talks with visiting US envoys produced no announced breakthrough. This raises concerns about a prolonged conflict and further instability in the region.

Source: www.dw.com