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Staff killed and wounded in Russian strike on Kyiv’s science academy

Staff killed and wounded in Russian strike on Kyiv’s science academy

Summary

Russia attacked the National Academy of Sciences building in Kyiv with a drone, killing at least one person and injuring three others. The strike caused a fire and happened during the day when many staff were inside, highlighting the ongoing and intense Russian attacks on Ukraine’s capital.

Key Facts

  • A Russian drone hit the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv, killing at least one person and injuring three.
  • The historic 19th-century building was on fire, and people escaped from windows.
  • The academy is a civilian scientific center but has ties to Ukraine’s defense sector.
  • Another nearby medical center was also struck by a Russian drone, causing at least one death.
  • Russian attacks use faster, jet-powered drones that are harder to stop.
  • Russia is attacking more during daytime, making people stay alert more often.
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged Western countries to increase pressure on Russia to stop the attacks.
  • The Kremlin warned that Ukraine will suffer consequences for recent strikes inside Russia.
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