Russia's attack on Hannivka showed emerging tactics that exploited gaps in Ukraine’s drone defenses using poor weather, small assault teams, and FPV drone interceptors.

By Olena Harmash and Yuliia Dysa KYIV, Sept 4 (Reuters) - A Russian drone hit the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security service in Kyiv on Friday, one of the most high-profile targets struck during the war as Russia intensified its campaign of air strikes against Ukraine.

Units of Ukraine's army were ordered to halt fighting Sept. 5-8, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Sept. 4, citing sources in the military, as U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to visit

Officials say Russian aerial attacks have killed two civilians and wounded six in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro

The rare trip by CIA chief John Ratcliff failed to persuade Putin to stop the war and may have hardened the Russian's leaders resolve to seek military victory.

The SBU is vital to Ukraine's war efforts as it executes high-impact, deep strikes to damage Russia's war machine and its energy infrastructure.

Moscow’s response could be known as early as tonight Ukraine is awaiting Russia’s response regarding a possible ceasefire in the air during diplomatic meetings, according to a source in the Office of the President.