After nearly a month of pretending to pursue peace and diplomacy, Russia has launched a new wave of attacks on Ukrainian cities. Many Ukrainians who still hold out hope for a diplomatic settlement are nevertheless preparing for renewed waves of attacks this autumn, despite ongoing negotiations. How did the strike on one of the most heavily shelled areas of Kyiv unfold, and what do its residents say about the prospects for peace? Relaxed by the absence of recent strikes, I returned home on Thursday night expecting to fall asleep quickly. This part of the capital is among the most frequently attacked, due to the presence of several military facilities.