Russia's largest air attack of the war sets Ukraine's main government building in Kyiv on fire

Confirmedon two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party: 2 distinct origins, 2 tied to no party.

Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 810 drones and 13 missiles overnight into 7 September, the largest attack of the full-scale war. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission (HRMMU) said at least five civilians were killed and 41 injured across six regions and Kyiv; Kyiv officials said a woman and her newborn child were among the dead in the capital. A fire broke out at the Cabinet of Ministers building in central Kyiv, the first time the main government building was hit; it was unclear whether a drone, missile or debris caused it. Strikes also hit Kryvyi Rih, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia and a bridge in Kremenchuk.

Sources

1. Count UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine United Nations · Unaffiliated origin: HRMMU monthly civilian harm update for August 2025, covering the 6 to 7 September attack · published 2025-09-10 00:00 UTC
2. Evidence Kyiv Independent Media · Unaffiliated origin: Kyiv Independent reporters on the ground, 7 Sep · published 2025-09-07 00:00 UTC
3. Origin of the claim Kyiv Independent Media · Unaffiliated origin: Ukrainian air force statement, 7 Sep · published 2025-09-07 00:00 UTC

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