KYIV — On Sunday night, Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine’s capital, resulting in the death of at least one person and hitting the entrance of a packed subway station serving as a shelter for many.

This was the first significant attack on Kyiv after a week of reduced hostilities by Moscow. The calm coincided with the visit of Special Presidential Envoy retired Gen. Keith Kellogg, who was in Kyiv for discussions with Ukrainian officials.

Ukraine’s air defense systems were activated, repelling the attack – though explosions were still heard around the city.

During his stay, Ukrainians jokingly dubbed the envoy as “St. Kellogg,” implying that his presence had somehow led to Russia holding off on intense attacks to avoid harming him and provoking President Trump’s anger.

Sunday night’s attack caused multiple fires in Kyiv and damaged a subway station as well as a kindergarten, shops and houses, according to city officials.

Videos surfaced on social media of the underground station filling with smoke as people sheltered inside.

With Post wires