Russia Launches Largest Drone, Missile Attack Hitting Kyiv Government Building

Russia launched its largest-ever drone and missile attack on Ukraine, firing over 800 drones and a dozen missiles primarily targeting the western regions, including Kyiv. For the first time in the war, Russia struck Ukraine's main government building in Kyiv, damaging its roof and upper floors and igniting a fire that required extensive firefighting efforts. The attack resulted in multiple civilian casualties, including a baby and a woman killed in residential areas, and caused power outages and infrastructure damage across several cities. Ukrainian officials condemned the strikes as deliberate crimes that prolong the war, highlighting the contrast with ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. Despite Russian President Vladimir Putin's statements about readiness for peace, the intensified attacks suggest a continued escalation in hostilities. Ukrainian leaders vowed to restore the damaged government building, emphasizing that while structures can be rebuilt, lives lost cannot.