Russia Launches Largest Air Attack on Ukraine Since War Began

Russia Launches Largest Air Attack on Ukraine Since War Began
Above: Smoke rises from a fire at the Cabinet of Ministers building after a Russian air strike in Kyiv on Sept. 7, 2025. Image copyright: Andrew Kravchenko/Bloomberg/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Ukraine narrative

This massive escalation proves Russia has zero interest in genuine peace negotiations. The deliberate targeting of government buildings and residential areas shows Putin's belief in acting without consequence and his true intentions — to terrorize civilians and destroy Ukraine's sovereignty. Yet, Ukrainians remain determined to resist his illegal invasion. The world must stand united in sending a clear message — aggression will not prevail.

Pro-Russia narrative

These precision strikes targeted legitimate military infrastructure, including drone assembly facilities, military airfields, and weapons storage sites that directly threaten Russian territory. Ukraine continues to deliberately place air defense systems in residential areas, creating civilian casualties when debris falls. Russia never targets civilians, unlike Ukraine's frequent and indiscriminate strikes deep into Russian territory that regularly hit densely populated residential areas.

Metaculus Prediction


The Controversies



Establishment split

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