UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned Russia’s strikes on Ukraine, saying Russian President Vladimir Putin “is not serious about peace,” after the strikes.
As reported by The Telegraph, Sir Keir Starmer said Vladimir Putin is “not serious about peace” following Russia’s recent overnight largest attacks on Ukraine since the war began.
How did Sir Keir Starmer respond to Russia’s overnight strikes on Kyiv?
Sir Keir Starmer stated,
“I’m appalled by the latest brutal overnight assault on Kyiv and across Ukraine, which killed civilians and hit infrastructure.”
He said,
“For the first time, the heart of Ukraine’s civilian government was damaged. These cowardly strikes show that Putin believes he can act with impunity. He is not serious about peace.”
What was the scale of Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv?
According to the Ukrainian air force, Russia’s overnight attack involved 805 drones and 13 missiles.
The strikes primarily targeted western regions and hit the main government building, well behind the eastern and southern front lines.
Four civilians, including a young mother and her two-month-old son, were killed in Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi district. Over 44 others were reported injured.
Kyiv’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, confirmed that an elderly woman was killed in a bomb shelter in the southeastern district. The main building of the Ukrainian government in Kyiv caught fire during the strike.
In Kremenchuk, dozens of explosions cut electricity to some areas and damaged a bridge over the Dnipro River.
Volodymyr Zelensky’s stance on the impact of Russia’s overnight strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the death toll from last night’s attack has risen to four, with over 44 people injured.
He thanked Emmanuel Macron for his support in a post on X, saying,
“Today, I spoke with Emmanuel and we discussed last night’s ruthless Russian air attack.”
Mr Zelensky said,
“Tragically, across Ukraine four people have been killed and more than 44 injured. Our first responders and emergency services are still dealing with the aftermath of the attack around the country.”
He stated,
“Together with France, we are preparing new measures to strengthen our defences.”
Emmanuel Macron’s response to civilian casualties in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron sent his condolences to the victims and their families. The attacks in Ukraine killed two people and injured many others.
He posted on X,
“Together with Ukraine and our partners, we stand for peace. Russia, meanwhile, is locking itself ever deeper into the logic of war and terror.”
Mr Macron added,
“By Ukraine’s side, we will continue to do everything to ensure that a just and lasting peace prevails.”
Volodymyr Zelensky’s views on Ukraine’s military on Intelligence Day
Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude for its “courage and devotion to Ukraine” on the “Day of Ukraine’s Military Intelligence”, which is celebrated on September 7 each year.
He posted on X,
“Today is the Day of Ukraine’s Military Intelligence. Every day, our people do more than seems possible. They find the enemy’s weak spots and strike them. They strengthen our state and significantly weaken the occupiers.”
Mr Zelensky added,
“Thank you for your courage and devotion to Ukraine. For everything you do for the state and our people. We will always remember and remain grateful to everyone who gave their lives while carrying out combat missions.”
What did Russia’s Defence Ministry say about its overnight strikes on Ukraine?
The Russian defence ministry claimed its strikes last night hit designated military targets across Ukraine.
They added,
“Operational-tactical aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, missile forces and artillery… have damaged targets in the military-industrial complex and the transport infrastructure of Ukraine used in the interests of the Ukraine Armed Forces.”
Russia said it faced an overnight drone attack from Ukraine, with air defences shooting down 69 drones.
Key facts about the Ukraine-Russia war
The conflict began in February 2014 with Russia’s annexation of Crimea and support for Donbas separatists, escalating to a full invasion on 24 February 2022.
Over 14,000 were killed from 2014–2021, with around 1 million casualties estimated since 2022. Western nations condemned Russia, while some countries remained neutral. The UN and OSCE documented violations but failed to secure lasting peace.