Russian Strikes Kill Two in Kyiv Region Amid Escalating Conflict

• Two people died in Russian overnight strikes on the Kyiv region, Ukrainian authorities confirmed.
• One fatality occurred in Kyiv, and another in the neighboring city of Fastiv, a man in his 70s.
• The attacks triggered a countrywide air alert and signify an escalation in fighting.
• These intensified strikes come as diplomatic efforts are underway for a US-brokered peace plan.
• CIA assessed Ukraine did not target Putin's residence, contradicting earlier Russian claims and Trump's initial reaction.

Why It Matters: Russian overnight strikes kill two in Kyiv region, escalating conflict despite peace efforts.