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Russia’s Record Drone Barrage Hits Kyiv Government Complex, Killing Four

Kyiv is urging harsher sanctions, with Trump signaling readiness for a 'second phase' response.

Overview

  • Ukrainian officials said Russia launched about 810 drones and 13 missiles, the largest aerial assault of the war, and reported downing 747 drones and four missiles.
  • The Cabinet of Ministers complex in central Kyiv was damaged for the first time, with fires on upper floors, as residential blocks across multiple cities were also hit.
  • Authorities reported at least four dead and more than 40 injured nationwide, including casualties in the capital and in regions such as Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, Odesa, Sumy and Chernihiv.
  • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for tougher sanctions, tariffs and long‑range capabilities, while European leaders condemned the strikes and discussed additional support and security arrangements.
  • U.S. consultations on further economic measures are continuing as Trump indicated readiness to escalate sanctions, and Ukraine led a tour for 60 foreign diplomats to inspect the damage to government offices.