Russia Unleashes Record Aerial Attack on Ukraine, Strikes Kyiv Government Seat

Russia has launched its largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the war began, killing at least two people and striking the heart of the Ukrainian government in Kyiv. The massive barrage, which saw hundreds of drones and missiles fired at targets across the country, set the roof of the Cabinet of Ministers building ablaze, sending smoke billowing over the capital.

According to the Ukrainian air force, the coordinated attack involved at least 805 drones and 13 missiles. In addition to the government complex, the barrage struck a residential building in western Kyiv, tragically killing a mother and her two-month-old son. Over a dozen other civilians were wounded in the attack, as emergency services battled fires and worked to rescue survivors.

The strike comes shortly after several European nations, led by France and Britain, pledged to deploy “reassurance” forces to patrol a potential peace agreement. The move was met with fierce opposition from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has consistently stated that the presence of any Western troops in Ukraine would be considered an “unacceptable” and “legitimate” target.

After three and a half years of fighting, which has displaced millions and claimed tens of thousands of lives, Russia continues to occupy approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory. Efforts by US President Donald Trump to broker a peace deal in recent weeks have shown minimal progress, and the latest escalation underscores the persistent violence in Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.