Russia's drone attack hits Ukraine's SBU headquarters, Zelenskyy says
Zelenskyy said the strike injured at least 7 people and ordered a retaliatory response as Russia intensified daytime drone attacks on Kyiv.
- On Friday, a Russian drone struck the SBU security service headquarters on Volodymyrska Street in central Kyiv, across from St. Sophia Cathedral, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed after speaking with acting head Oleksandr Poklad.
- Russia's eight-day campaign of continuous aerial assaults has targeted city center buildings and factories, including a Coca-Cola facility in the suburbs, intensifying pressure on Ukrainian infrastructure.
- Five people were injured in the attack, authorities said. Since last month, at least 53 people have been killed and 134 injured across Kyiv and the wider region.
- The drone was aimed directly at the office of the head of the Security Service, and heavy black smoke rose from the site following impact.
- This direct hit against one of Ukraine's most important government buildings underscores the intensity of Russia's ongoing aerial campaign targeting central infrastructure and key state institutions.
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Ukraine’s Spy Agency Just Got Handed Orders for a Tangible Response: A Russian Drone Flew Straight at Its Director’s Office
A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's Security Service in the capital's historic center on Friday — aimed, Zelensky says, directly at the director's office. The SBU has been ordered to deliver a tangible response. Jet-powered drones are now dragging the attacks into daylight hours, the AP reports, and a WHO medical-supply warehouse was among the latest sites hit.
Russian drone strikes Ukraine security service headquarters as U.S. talks on the war are expected
KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine’s security service in central Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday, ahead of diplomatic talks with U.S. officials on ending the war.
Zelenskyy reported that Russia had launched a drone attack on the headquarters of the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) in Kyiv, targeting the office of SBU head Oleksandr Poklad.
Zelensky asks for an answer to the same extent. It's the second incident with the SBU in 48 hours, after the street shooting with the other Ukrainian intelligence service.
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News38In the middle of Kiev, a Russian drone attack severely damaged the main building of the Ukrainian intelligence service SBU. While Ukraine is now preparing a hard retaliation, international peace efforts are also shaken.
Russian drone strikes SBU headquarters in central Kyiv. Zelenskyy says “geography” of Ukraine’s response is set
The midday strike injured 12 people and damaged the nearby Sofia Kyivska historic complex, as Russia continues its relentless drone campaign against the capital.
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