SaralnamaRussian attacks hit Ukraine's main government building in Kyiv for the first time during the war. The building's roof and upper floors were damaged. A nine-storey residential building in Kyiv was also hit, killing two people including a baby. Ukraine's air force reported over 800 drones and missiles launched by Russia overnight. Nine missiles and 56 drones hit 37 locations across the country. Kyiv's mayor said several residential buildings were partially destroyed. Russia has not commented on the reported strikes. The attacks come after Western allies proposed deploying troops to Ukraine after a potential ceasefire, which Russian President Putin rejected. (Updated 7 Sep 2025, 12:24 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Russian attacks hit Ukraine's main government building in Kyiv for the first time during the war
- The building's roof and upper floors were damaged
- A nine-storey residential building in Kyiv was also hit, killing two people including a baby