Russian Drone Hits Ukraine's Intelligence Service Headquarters In Kyiv
A Russian drone strike hit the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security services in Kyiv, causing injuries and damage to the building. President Zelensky has ordered a retaliatory response to the attack, which occurred near the St. Sophia Cathedral.
Why it matters
The strike on a high-level intelligence facility in the capital represents a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict and highlights the vulnerability of key Ukrainian infrastructure.
A Russian drone has struck the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security services in Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday, as an AFP reporter saw ambulances parked near the scene.An image published by the Ukrainska Pravda news outlet showed what appeared to be black smoke pouring from at least two windows on the front of the building, while a fire engine was parked outside.At least five people were wounded in the strike on the city centre, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.Russia has escalated its daytime strikes on Ukraine in recent weeks, sometimes using jet-powered drones that are harder for air defences to destroy.AFP was not able to immediately verify the kind…
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