Russia conducted its largest overnight aerial assault since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, targeting Kyiv and causing significant damage to the capital's main government building. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed the attack via Telegram, stating, "For the first time, a government building, including its roof and upper floors, was damaged." Emergency crews worked to extinguish the blaze as rescue operations continued.
The State Service for Emergencies reported at least two fatalities and 18 injuries, with a nine-story apartment building in Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district partially destroyed. Ukraine's Air Force disclosed that Russia deployed 818 air assault vehicles overnight, including 805 drones and 13 missiles, marking an unprecedented escalation in tactics.
"Rescuers are extinguishing the fire," Svyrydenko emphasized, underscoring the severity of the strike.
The attack highlights growing regional instability and raises concerns about civilian safety amid intensified hostilities. Analysts note the strategic shift toward mass drone deployments, which could reshape conflict dynamics in the region.
