Russian forces struck Ukraine with its largest air attack since the war began on Sunday, launching a mass of drones, decoys and missiles.
Ukraine’s air force said 810 drones and decoys were used in the strike, including at least 13 missiles. Ukrainian forces intercepted 747 of the drones and four of the missiles.
At least two people were killed and 20 people were injured in Kyiv. Total casualty reports are not yet available.
Images from Kyiv show explosives struck a government building and at least one residential building.
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Hits from nine missiles and 54 drones were recorded at 33 locations across Ukraine, and the debris of shot down targets fell at eight locations, the Air Force said.
The government building that appeared to be struck in the attack was the Cabinet of Ministers building. Russian forces have previously refrained from targeting government buildings in Ukraine’s capital.
The building is the home of Ukraine’s Cabinet, housing the offices of its ministers. Police blocked access to the building as fire trucks and ambulances arrived.
“For the first time, the government building was damaged by an enemy attack, including the roof and upper floors,” Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said in a statement. “We will restore the buildings, but lost lives cannot be returned.”
“The world must respond to this destruction not only with words, but with actions. There is a need to strengthen sanctions pressure — primarily against Russian oil and gas,” she added.
PUTIN INVITES ZELENSKYY TO A MEETING IN MOSCOW FOR SECURITY TALKS AS HE BOMBS UKRAINE
President Donald Trump called on European leaders last week to stop purchasing the Russian oil that is funding the war in Ukraine.
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The EU has drastically cut its imports of Russian oil following the invasion of Ukraine, though the president’s comments point out that it has not completely cut off its energy imports from Moscow.
This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
