KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — In a significant escalation of hostilities, Russia launched a wave of attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, early Tuesday morning. The strikes targeted residential buildings as well as energy infrastructure, as reported by local authorities and captured in video footage.

According to Mayor Vitalii Kitschko, two residential buildings sustained severe damage during the attacks. One of the affected structures is located in the central Pechersk district, while the other is situated in the eastern district of Dniprovskyi. The video footage shared on Telegram depicted a large fire engulfing multiple floors of a nine-story building in Dniprovskyi. As a result of the attacks, at least four individuals were reported injured, as stated by Tymor Tkachenko, the head of the Kyiv city administration.

In addition to residential buildings, Ukraine’s energy ministry confirmed strikes on energy infrastructure but did not disclose specific details regarding the type of infrastructure affected or the extent of the damage incurred. This attack follows recent discussions between representatives from the U.S. and Ukraine held in Geneva on Sunday, which focused on a U.S.-Russia brokered peace plan aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict.

Oleksandr Bevz, a delegate from the Ukrainian side, characterized the talks as "very constructive." He indicated that both parties were able to discuss most points of contention. In a response to the discussions, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov remarked that the Kremlin had not seen the updated peace plan.

The renewed violence against Kyiv comes amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts to seek peace, highlighting the fragility of the situation in the region. The implications of these attacks reflect the persistent tensions, as well as the challenges faced by both sides in achieving a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.

As emergency services rushed to the scene in response to the Russian attacks, images showed personnel working tirelessly to extinguish the fires and assist victims. The escalation underscores the urgent need for peace negotiations to reconcile the standoff that has resulted in significant civilian impact and destruction.