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Russian Drone Hits Ukraine's SBU Headquarters in Kyiv, Zelensky Says
A Russian drone hit a government security building in the middle of Kyiv.
Ukraine’s president said the drone was aimed at the office of the security service chief.
Smoke came from the building, and emergency workers rushed to the area.
Several people were hurt, although reports gave different numbers.
A nearby bakery was also reported to have been destroyed.
The building is close to the famous Saint Sophia Cathedral.
Kyiv had already faced Russian drone attacks for 10 straight days.
Ukraine’s president said the country would respond to the strike.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian drone struck the SBU headquarters on Volodymyrska Street in central Kyiv.
Zelensky said the drone was aimed directly at the office of the SBU chief, Oleksandr Poklad.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that between five and seven people were wounded, according to differing reports.
Heavy black smoke, ambulances, fire engines and emergency personnel were seen near the building opposite Saint Sophia Cathedral.
Zelensky ordered an appropriate response against Russia, while the attack came during 10 consecutive days of Russian drone strikes on Kyiv.
- Who
- The strike involved Russia and Ukraine; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported it, and Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported the casualties.
- What
- A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine’s Security Service, known as the SBU.
- Where
- On Volodymyrska Street in central Kyiv, opposite Saint Sophia Cathedral.
- When
- Friday, during a period Reuters described as the 10th consecutive day of Russian drone attacks on Kyiv.
- Why
- Zelensky said the drone was aimed directly at the SBU chief’s office; the articles do not provide a Russian explanation for the strike.
Key facts
- Reported target
- The headquarters of Ukraine’s Security Service, or SBU.
- Location
- Volodymyrska Street in central Kyiv, opposite Saint Sophia Cathedral.
- Casualties
- Reports differed, with Kyiv’s mayor cited as saying either at least five or at least seven people were wounded.
- Visible damage
- Black smoke was seen coming from at least two windows, and a nearby bakery was reported destroyed.
- Ukrainian response
- Zelensky ordered the SBU chief to prepare an appropriate and, where possible, mirrored response.
- Attack pattern
- Reuters reported that Kyiv had faced continuous Russian drone attacks for 10 days.
- Munition
- AFP said it could not immediately verify what type of munition was used.
Quotes
Volodymyr Zelenskiy
President of Ukraine
“Unfortunately, a Russian drone hit the central building of the SBU on Volodymyrska Street in Kyiv, opposite the St. Sophia Cathedral.”
NDTV
“deliver an appropriate, tangible response and, where possible, one that mirrors this strike, to the Russians once everything is ready”
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NDTV
Sources
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