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Record Russian Aerial Barrage Hits Kyiv Government Seat, At Least 5 Killed

Kyiv seeks tougher sanctions, more air defenses after officials say an Iskander missile struck the central cabinet building.

Overview

  • Ukraine’s air force reports Russia launched 810 drones and 13 missiles overnight, with 747 drones and four missiles intercepted.
  • The cabinet headquarters’ roof and upper floors caught fire in the first strike on the complex, with no casualties reported inside.
  • Authorities say at least five people were killed nationwide, including two in Kyiv, and residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged in multiple regions.
  • Andriy Yermak said an Iskander ballistic missile hit the government building, and the EU’s ambassador cited missile remnants observed at the site.
  • President Donald Trump said he is ready to impose a new phase of sanctions as European leaders condemned the assault and Kyiv urged measures targeting Russian oil and gas.