Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Russia bombed Ukraine’s main government building for the first time in its largest overnight strike, killing three and damaging Kyiv’s Cabinet HQ.
As reported by The Telegraph, Ukraine said Russia bombed its government building in the largest overnight attack since the conflict began.
What happened during Russia’s largest overnight attack on Kyiv?
According to the Ukrainian air force, 805 drones and 13 missiles were launched, primarily targeting western Ukraine far from active frontlines.
As per reports, three people died, including a 32-year-old woman and her infant. They were pulled from rubble in Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi district. A pregnant woman was also injured during the attack.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that an elderly woman died in a bomb shelter in Darnytskyi. During the strike, Ukraine’s main government was also hit.
Kremenchuk faced multiple attacks, cutting power and damaging a bridge over the Dnipro River.
Yulia Svyrydenko’s views on Russia hitting a government building
Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine’s prime minister, stated,
“For the first time, the government building was damaged by an enemy strike – its roof and upper floors.”
She shared pictures on social media showing the damage from Russia’s attack, saying the roof and upper floors were damaged, with firefighters extinguishing the flames.
Ms Svyrydenko,
“We will rebuild what has been destroyed. But the lives lost cannot be restored. Russia continues to terrorise and murder our people every single day.”
Ukraine’s stance on Russia’s drone attack on Kyiv
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry said Kyiv’s sky has been covered with smoke since Russia’s overnight attack. It said the Cabinet of Ministers building was damaged in the largest drone attack since the war began.
The foreign minister added,
“Work to eliminate the consequences of the terror continues. This is a deliberate step by Russia to prolong the war, a conscious crime, and a mockery of peace efforts, including those of the United States. There must be a clear and strong response in the form of sanctions. Words have never stopped Russian drones and missiles.”
Volodymyr Zelensky’s views on Russia’s attack on Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky slammed overnight strikes following US President Donald Trump’s Alaska meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
He described the attack as a “deliberate crime” and “prolongation of war.”
Mr Zelensky confirmed the fire hit the Cabinet of Ministers, affecting upper floors, though it’s unclear if caused by a direct strike or falling debris, adding,
“several drones crossed the border of Ukraine and Belarus.”
He added,
“Such killings now, when real diplomacy could have already begun long ago, are a deliberate crime and a prolongation of the war. It has been repeatedly said in Washington that sanctions will follow a refusal to talk.”
Ukrainian President confirmed strikes in these regions:
- Zaporizhzhia
- Kryvyi Rih
- Sumy
- Chernihiv
- Odesa
What did Ukraine say about its attack on the Russian pipeline?
Ukrainian officials claim a fresh strike on the Druzhba pipeline, causing major fire damage, says drone commander Brovdi. The pipeline supplies oil to Hungary and Slovakia, still buying Russian energy despite EU sanctions.
Mr Brovdi’s claim remains unverified, and Russia has not responded. However, Moscow reported a separate fire at the Ilsky oil refinery in Krasnodar.
One Russian official said,
“One of the processing units caught fire. The blaze, covering several square metres, was quickly extinguished.”
They added,
“There were no casualties. Fire and rescue teams, as well as special and emergency services, are working at the scene. The refinery personnel were evacuated to shelters.”
How many Ukrainian drones did Russia shoot down overnight?
Russia’s defence ministry reported an overnight drone attack from Ukraine. Air defence units said they shot down 69 drones in total.
The destination of the drones remains unknown, though Ukraine claims an attack on a key Bryansk pipeline.
Key facts about the Ukraine-Russia war
The conflict began in February 2014, escalating into a full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. Military deaths include 14,200–14,400 pre-2022 and up to 1 million Russian casualties post-2022.
Civilian fatalities verified by the UN are 13,883 between Feb 2022 and July 2025, with pre-2022 deaths at least 3,404. The war remains ongoing, with Russia occupying 19–20% of Ukraine, while Ukraine focuses on strategic neutralisation.