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Russia Unleashes Record Drone–Missile Barrage on Ukraine, Hitting Kyiv Government HQ for First Time

Western leaders signaled tougher sanctions and faster air‑defense deliveries after Ukraine reported intercepting most of the overnight assault.

Kyiv (Ukraine), 07/09/2025.- A handout photo released by the press service of the State Emergency Service (SES) of Ukraine shows smoke rising over the buildings housing Ukraine's cabinet in central Kyiv, Ukraine, 07 September 2025, amid the Russian invasion. At least two people were killed, including a child, and dozens were injured after Russian forces launched an overnight attack over Ukraine with more than 800 drones and 13 missiles, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. (Rusia, Ucrania, Kiev) EFE/EPA/STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE OF UKRAINE HANDOUT -- BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE -- MANDATORY CREDIT: STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE OF UKRAINE -- HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
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Dos agentes de policía en una zona afectada por un ataque ruso en Ucrania.

Overview

  • Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched more than 800 Shahed and other drones along with 13 missiles, with defenses downing roughly 747–751 drones and four missiles.
  • The Cabinet of Ministers complex in central Kyiv sustained roof and upper‑floor damage and a fire, marking the first hit on the government headquarters, officials said.
  • Authorities reported at least four deaths nationwide and dozens injured; in Kyiv, emergency services said a woman and her infant were killed as residential buildings burned.
  • Strikes and debris damage were recorded in Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk, Kremenchuk and Sumy, with residential towers, a sports venue and other infrastructure damaged and some power outages.
  • Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed it targeted military‑industrial and transport facilities; President Donald Trump said he is ready to impose new sanctions, the US Treasury described additional measures under review, and EU leaders condemned the raid.