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Russia strikes Boryspil airport ahead of American officials' visit

  • First report:NV

Russia attacked Boryspil airport despite a promise to temporarily halt strikes. The attack occurred ahead of the visit of American special representatives Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.

In brief

  • Russia struck Boryspil airport.
  • Putin promised not to attack during the Americans' visit.
  • The attack took place on September 5, 2026.
  • The Americans requested a three-day ceasefire for safety.
  • Russia agreed to the ceasefire but did not adhere to it.
Covered by 2 of 7 media groups
  • Independent1
  • Publicno reports
  • Commentatorsno reports
  • Oligarch-owned2
  • Stateno reports
  • Officialno reports
  • Anonymousno reports

Not covered by: public, commentators, state, official, anonymous.

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Oligarch-owned67%2 items
Independent33%1 item

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  • NVIndependent
    • first item

    «Путін обіцяв не атакувати, але збрехав». Як Росія завдала удару по аеропорту «Бориспіль», куди мали прилетіти Віткофф і Кушнер — The Atlantic

  • УНІАНOligarch-owned
    • first item

    Удар РФ по аеропорту Бориспіль напередодні візиту Віткоффа та Кушнера: ЗМІ розповіли деталі

  • ТСНOligarch-owned
    • first item

    Перед візитом спецпосланців Трампа РФ атакувала "Бориспіль" — ЗМІ дізналися подробиці

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