- Russia attacked Ukraine with 810 drones and decoys, while the Ukrainian Air Force stated that they were able to intercept 747 drones and 4 missiles.
- Trump confirmed on Sunday that he is ready to impose more sanctions on Russia after the airstrike attack on Ukraine.
- While the path to peace remains uncertain, continued international cooperation and strategic pressure on Russia are essential.
On September 7, 2025, Russia launched its largest airstrike on Ukraine overnight at the main government building, resulting in a fire. Russia has attacked Ukraine with 810 drones and decoys. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the attack has caused damage across the north, south, and east of the country, including the cities of Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, Odesa, Sumy and the Chernihiv regions. The Ukrainian Air Force has stated that they were able to intercept 747 drones and 4 missiles. The Government building, which was attacked by Russia, is the home of Cabinet Ministers and their Ministers.
Russia’s Account Of The Attack
According to the Russian media and officials, the strikes were directed against the military installation in Kyiv. The Russian Ministry of Defence stated that the operation aimed to weaken the Ukraine military capabilities rather than civilians, there main objectives were drone production facilities, ammunition depots, airbases and logistic hubs and emphasized that all designated military targets were ‘wipe out’ during the operation, and also stated that reports of civilian’s casualties were over stated, according to the outlets like TASS and RT.
International Responses
In the aftermath of the attack on Kyiv, 26 countries have expressed their support to Ukraine in diplomatic, humanitarian, and military assistance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron had discussed measures to coordinate a joint response and strengthen the Ukrainian defence system after the launch of an airstrike from Russia. Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned in his statement that they have been working with the global partners to coordinate diplomatic initiatives and secure a suitable response to the situation.
The US President, Donald Trump, came out in support of Ukraine and stated that he was not happy about the whole situation. Trump confirmed on Sunday that he is ready to impose more sanctions on Russia after the airstrike attack on Ukraine. Asked by a reporter at White House if he is ready to move to the second phase of sanctions against Russia, Mr Trump responded, Yeah, I am. As Zelenskyy also demanded a strong response from the U.S., the U.S. should impose strong sanctions against Russia after the latest massive drone strike. Trump has also previously taken harsher measures against Russia, but has not taken any action when Putin ignored his deadlines and threats of sanctions.
Trump has also stated that European leaders are going to travel to Washington this week to discuss ways of ending the war. Zelenskyy has urged all the European nations to stop buying Russian energy and has praised Trump’s Tariff strategy as the ‘right idea’ to cut down the Moscow revenue. The European Union, in coordination with the US, will continue to provide Ukraine political, humanitarian, military, economic and diplomatic support.
Conclusion
While the path to peace remains uncertain, continued international cooperation and strategic pressure on Russia are essential. The interplay of military actions, diplomatic decisions and economic sanctions will critically shape how the conflict unfolds. As the US Secretary Scott Bessent has stated in an interview, ‘we are in a race now between how long the Ukrainian military can hold up, versus how long the Russian economy can hold up’.
References:
- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyrx205dj2o
- https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-kyiv-attack-putin-zelenskyy-3ac9053a31872b2e7a1191ef31d595fb
- https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/russia-hits-ukraine-with-805-drones-13-missiles-trump-calls-strike-a-waste-of-humanity-10-points-101757294
Anshu Mishra holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Kolkata University and is currently preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Her interests include geopolitics, climate change, and national security. Views expressed are the author’s own.
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