Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine
Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs is the central executive body responsible for state policy in the sphere of internal affairs. Its remit covers the National Police, the State Emergency Service, the State Migration Service, and other units tasked with public safety and law enforcement. Since Russia's full-scale invasion, the ministry has coordinated rescue and police responses to attacks on civilian infrastructure. It is headed by a minister appointed by the Verkhovna Rada on the nomination of the Prime Minister.
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Russia hits Kyiv with massive missile and drone attack hours after Trump envoys leave
Russia launched a combined missile and drone assault on Kyiv overnight on September 7–8, striking the capital with ballistic and cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, and 166 strike drones. At least two people were killed, more than 50 civilian objects were damaged across multiple districts, and air defenses downed 175 of the incoming targets. The attack came shortly after US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left the city following talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky.