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Russia Strikes Ukrainian Cabinet Building in Kyiv Amid Largest Air Assault of the War!
Sep 8, 2025
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Cabinet Building in Kyiv Amid Largest Air Assault of the War!
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Ukraine since the war's inception
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targeting over 800 drones and 13 m
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across multiple cities. The assault
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resulted in significant damage including
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a direct hit on Ukraine's cabinet of
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ministers building in Ke marking the
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first time a central government
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structure has been struck during the
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conflict. The overnight offensive led to
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the death of at least three civilians
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including a mother and her infant and in
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injured 18 others. Residential areas in
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Kiv, Deniski and Civia Histoski
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district suffered extensive damage with
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fires and building collapses reported
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due to the falling drone debris. Other
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cities including Crementuk, Cre Ri and
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Odessa also experienced significant
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infrastructural damage.
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Ukrainian Prime Minister Julia Siridenko
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confirmed the damage to the cabinet of
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ministers building emphasizing the
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symbolic and strategic implications of
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the attack.
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President Volenmir Zalinski condemned
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the strikes as deliberate acts of terror
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and called for increase in international
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sanctions against Russia.
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The Ukraine the Ukrainian air force
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reported intercepting 747 drones and
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four missiles during the assault.
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Despite this effort, the scale and
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coordination of the attack highlights
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the challenges Ukraine faces in
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defending its airspace.
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This latest offensive underscores the
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intensifying nature of the conflict and
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the urgent need for enhanced
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international support to bolster
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Ukraine's defense capabilities.
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