Russia has struck a Ukrainian government building in
Kyiv with an Iskander missile, marking the first direct hit on such a target
since the war began more than three years ago, Ukrainian officials confirmed on
Monday.
The head of the Ukrainian presidential administration,
Andriy Yermak, said he discussed Sunday’s unprecedented attack with US
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, stressing that it highlighted the urgency of
tightening sanctions against Moscow.
“This was the first time the enemy attacked the
building of the Government of Ukraine,” Yermak wrote on X, confirming the
weapon used in the strike.
Scale of Destruction
According to Andriy Danyk, head of the State Emergency
Service, the strike damaged 800–900 square metres of the structure and
triggered a fire that spread rapidly. Photos showed a gaping hole in the
government complex, with twisted debris and charred interiors.
EU ambassador to Ukraine, Katarina Mathernova, who
visited the site, said:
“It’s only because the missile was unable to fully
detonate that the entire building wasn’t turned into ruins.”
Record Assault
Sunday’s missile hit came during Russia’s largest
combined drone and missile barrage since the invasion began in February 2022.
The assault left several people dead and many injured, while overwhelming air
defences across multiple regions.
Ukraine Pushes for Sanctions, Security
Guarantees
In response, Kyiv renewed calls for tougher
international sanctions and long-term security guarantees. Yermak said these
demands were at the centre of his talks with Washington, particularly as
Ukraine braces for further escalations.
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