Russia has ended a brief, self-declared ceasefire ordered by Vladimir Putin with missile strikes targeting Kyiv. The attacks occurred overnight, resulting in injuries to six individuals. At least two residential buildings in Kyiv sustained damage from the strikes. The cessation of hostilities, declared by Moscow, was widely viewed with skepticism by Ukraine and its allies. These renewed attacks underscore the continued escalation of the conflict in Ukraine. The strikes on Kyiv represent a direct challenge to the temporary pause intended, according to Russia, for Orthodox Christmas observances.