Russia's largest drone attack on Ukraine hits main government building in Kyiv for first time

Russia launched more than 800 drones and missiles

According to Ukraine's air force, Russia launched 805 drones overnight.

That's in addition to 13 missiles.

There were nine missile hits and 56 drone strikes in 37 locations across Ukraine, according to officials.

In addition, debris from downed drones and missiles fell on eight locations.

Here's how the latest air attack compares with other recent assaults.

Russia says it downed dozens of Ukrainian drones overnight

According the Russia's RIA news agency, the defence ministry has said the country faced a drone attack overnight from Ukraine.

Air defence units took down 69 drones in total, the report added.

It's not clear where the drones were headed or where they were brought down. 

However, Ukraine has claimed an attack on a key pipeline in Bryansk - see our 7.52 post.

Fire at government building as rescue teams work in Kyiv

These are some of the latest pictures from Kyiv this morning, after a massive overnight attack caused a fire at a key government building.

Damage has also been reported elsewhere in the city.

Russian attack makes 'mockery' of US peace efforts, says Ukraine

The sky over Kyiv has been "covered with smoke" since Russia's overnight attack, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has said.

In what Ukraine has described as the largest drone assault since the war began, the Cabinet of Ministers building was damaged.

"Works to eliminate the consequences of the terror continues," the Foreign Ministry said.

"This is a deliberate step by Russia to prolong the war, a conscious crime, and a mockery of peace efforts, including those of the United States.

"There must be a clear and strong response in the form of sanctions. Words have never stopped Russian drones and missiles."

-SKY NEWS