Ukraine Shows 60 Ambassadors Damage After Largest Russian Strike

On September 7, Russia launched one of the largest combined attacks on Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion, using a record 810 strike drones along with ballistic and cruise missiles, resulting in significant damage including to the Cabinet of Ministers building in Kyiv. The building was directly hit by an Iskander-K ballistic missile, causing a fire and extensive destruction to several floors, as confirmed by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and shown to 60 foreign diplomats during a visit on September 8. Svyrydenko described the attack as a new phase of the war, noting Russia's increased targeting of civilians and government institutions ahead of winter, and condemned Russia for mocking diplomatic efforts and continuing its existential war against Ukraine. The attack caused multiple casualties, including a two-month-old baby and a young mother, underscoring the severe human toll. Ukrainian officials are actively working on damage control and repairs, with the roof reconstruction set to begin soon, while expressing gratitude for international diplomatic support. The visit and the shared evidence of the missile debris emphasize the deliberate targeting of Ukraine's government and the ongoing resilience of the Ukrainian state.