Ukraine Hits Back After Over 800 Russian Drones Strike Its Govt Office

<p>Kyiv faced a dramatic escalation in hostilities on Sunday, as Russia launched more than 800 drones against Ukraine, including 13 targeting a central government building, Ukraine&rsquo;s Air Force reported. At least two people have died in the attacks.</p>
<p>Smoke was seen billowing from the roof of Kyiv&rsquo;s Cabinet of Ministers building, though officials have not confirmed whether it was directly hit or struck by falling debris. The incident marks a worrying shift, as Russian forces have largely avoided striking government buildings in the city center until now.</p>
<p>The Cabinet building, which houses Ukraine&rsquo;s top ministers, was quickly cordoned off by police, while fire trucks and ambulances rushed to the scene. &ldquo;For the first time, the government building was damaged by an enemy attack, including the roof and upper floors,&rdquo; said Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. &ldquo;We will restore the buildings, but lost lives cannot be returned.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Yuriy Ihnat, a spokesperson for Ukraine&rsquo;s Air Force, confirmed to The Associated Press that Sunday&rsquo;s strike was the largest Russian drone attack since the full-scale invasion began. Alongside drones, Russia reportedly launched 13 missiles of varying types.</p>
<h2>Ukraine Strikes Back</h2>
<p>In a swift retaliation, Ukraine targeted the Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia&rsquo;s Bryansk region, causing &ldquo;comprehensive fire damage,&rdquo; according to Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine&rsquo;s drone forces, via Telegram. There was no immediate response from Russia regarding the attack.</p>
<p>The Druzhba pipeline carries Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia, both of which continue to purchase Russian energy, even as other European Union nations severed ties following the 2022 invasion.</p>