- Russia launched 810 drones and 13 missiles, the largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the February 2022 invasion. Ukraine intercepted approximately 747–751 drones and 4 missiles.
- Russia struck Kyiv’s main government building in Pecherskyi district for the first time, along with residential buildings in Sviatoshynskyi and Darnytskyi districts. Power outages and fires were reported across multiple parts of Kyiv. At least four killed, including an infant, and over 40 injured across Ukraine.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack, called for stronger air defenses, and urged allies to impose harsher sanctions.
- Russia’s Defense Ministry stated strikes targeted military, logistics, and industrial sites, denying civilian targeting.
- Leaders from France, UK, Poland, Sweden, Italy, and Denmark condemned the attacks, with U.S. President Donald Trump indicating potential further sanctions on Russia.
Russia Launches Largest Drone and Missile Attack on Ukraine, Hits Government Building
