Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv on Sept 28, killing one and injuring 24, as Moscow's bombardment of the Ukrainian capital continues. The National Academy of Sciences building was set ablaze, with a key figure among the injured.
The attack targeted the National Academy of Sciences building in Kyiv's historic center, with flames engulfing part of the structure. Video footage showed people leaning out of windows as smoke poured from the building, with a key figure among the injured. The building is near important landmarks including the German embassy and the national opera.
Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps reported liberating three more villages in northern Donetsk Oblast as part of Operation Vivaldi, marking 51 square kilometers of new territory. The operation has inflicted over 2,000 Russian losses, with over 250 Russian soldiers taken prisoner. The strikes have raised concerns about the ongoing conflict and its impact on Ukraine's infrastructure and civilian safety.