Russian airstrike hits Ukraine government building in Kyiv

Published September 7th, 2025 - 06:15 GMT
Ukraine government building
Ukraine government building was hit by a Russian airstrike on Sunday morning. (X)())

ALBAWABA - Photos and videos emerged on social media showing Ukraine's government building partially destroyed from the top, and smoke is rising into the sky following an airstrike carried out by Russia. 

The roof and upper floors of the Cabinet of Ministers in Kyiv were struck by a missile that took place on Sunday morning, Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said.

"The roof and upper floors were damaged due to an enemy attack. Rescuers are extinguishing the fire," Svyrydenko posted on Telegram.

Ukraine government building

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers. (X)

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