September 7, 2025
Fire breaks out at Ukrainian government building
Kyiv mayor Vitaliy Klitschko also reported the fire on Telegram, adding that firefighters were working on the scene.
Associated Press reporters saw a plume of smoke rising from the roof of Kyiv’s cabinet of ministers building, but it was not immediately clear if the smoke was the result of a direct hit, which would mark an escalation in Russia’s air campaign.
Russia has so far avoided targeting government buildings in the city center.
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September 7, 2025
Ukrainian drones spark fire at oil refinery, says Russia
“One of the processing units caught fire. The blaze, covering several square meters, was quickly extinguished,” the officials wrote on the Telegram messaging app.
They reported no casualties and added that fire and rescue teams were working on site.
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September 7, 2025
Russia’s overnight drone attacks kill at least two in Kyiv
In Kyiv, falling debris from downed drones started fires on top of a 16-story residential building and two nine-story buildings, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Tymur Tkachenko, the head of Kyiv’s city military administration, said that among the dead was a one-year-old child whose body was uncovered from the rubble by rescuers.
According to Reuters, witnesses heard a series of explosions shaking the Ukrainian capital city, which they believe were air defense units conducting operations.
Explosions were also reported in the cities of Odesa, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Kryvyi Rih.
Poland, which is Ukraine’s neighbor to the west, scrambled its fighter jets during Russia’s air raid to protect its own air space.
Russia currently occupies about 20% of Ukraine’s territory. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire and achieve lasting peace have stalled.
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Welcome to our coverage
Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to rage on with reports of overnight drone attacks from both the countries.
Ukrainian officials reported dozens of injuries from overnight strikes, emphasizing that its neighbor continues to deliberately target civilian areas.
Despite US President Donald Trump’s initial efforts to promote peace, Russia’s ongoing attacks on civilians have hindered progress.
Meanwhile, several of Ukraine’s European allies, led by France, have pledged troops for a postwar security force. Germany is still considering its options.
Stay with us as we provide updates on the war throughout the day.
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