Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences, killing one and injuring 24, as Moscow's bombardment of the Ukrainian capital continues. The attack, which occurred in the city center, damaged critical infrastructure and raised concerns about Russia's escalating campaign against Ukraine.
The strike, which occurred on Sept. 28, targeted the National Academy of Sciences building, located near the German embassy, a cathedral, and government buildings. Video footage showed people clinging to windows as smoke poured from the building, with at least one aide to former National Security and Defense Council Secretary Volodymyr Horbulin killed in the attack.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned the attack, calling it a deliberate expansion of Russia's war tactics. The strike follows a pattern of Russian attacks on economic and civilian targets, including medical centers and data centers, as Ukraine braces for a harsh winter.
Russian forces have intensified their attacks on Kyiv and other cities, with strikes reported in multiple regions, including Dnipro and Kharkiv. The incident underscores the ongoing threat of hybrid warfare and the need for coordinated defense against Russian aggression.