Russian drone attack hits Ukraine's SBU headquarters in Kyiv, injuring seven
A Russian drone strike hit the SBU security service headquarters in Kyiv, causing injuries and marking a rare escalation against government infrastructure. President Zelenskyy has vowed a tangible response to the ongoing air attacks.
Why it matters
The targeting of a high-level security building represents a shift in the tactical nature of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Smoke rises from the SBU headquarters in Kyiv. ( Reuters: Gleb Garanich )
A Russian drone targeted the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security service, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
The attack marks a new escalation, as throughout Russia's lengthy war on Ukraine, government buildings have rarely been damaged in drone and missile strikes.
At least seven people were injured and Kyiv has vowed a "tangible" response.
Link copied Share Share article A Russian drone hit the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security service in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said, vowing to retaliate as Moscow kept up its constant air attacks on the capital for the tenth day.
Heavy black smoke rose in Kyiv city centre following the attack, on Friday, local time, which signalled a new escalation in the conflict. At least seven people were injured, Kyiv's mayor said.
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