Zelensky condemns 'ruthless attack' after Russia hits main government building in Kyiv

It is the first time a Kyiv government building - in the heavily protected city centre - has been hit since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

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Yulia Svyrydenko said the building's roof and upper floors were damaged and a fire ignited "due to an enemy attack".

At least four people were killed in strikes across the country, including a baby and a young woman who died after a nine-storey residential building was hit in Kyiv's Svyatoshynsky district, officials said.

Ukraine's air force reported that a record number of drones and missiles were launched by Russia in the latest nightly attack - more than 800 in total.

According to the air force, nine missiles and 56 drones hit 37 locations, and the downed wreckage fell at eight locations.