Kyiv Science Academy hit as Russian jet-drones strike across Ukraine
- On Monday, September 28, 2026, a Russian jet-powered drone struck Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences headquarters in central Kyiv, killing two scientists and igniting a massive fire that forced staff to evacuate via ladders.
- Russia launched 124 UAVs on September 28, with 86 jet-powered, marking a strategic shift toward faster, harder-to-intercept munitions. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov framed intensified strikes as a 'price' Ukraine must pay for recent military operations.
- During the workday, firefighters doused the blaze and rescued trapped staff from the historic building. Education Minister Andrii Butenko stated Russia is 'attempting to intimidate children, parents, educators, and scientists' to disrupt operations.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as 'Russian terror,' vowing Russia will 'definitely face a response.' State Language Protection Commissioner Taras Kremin called it 'barbarity' aimed at erasing Ukraine's intellectual foundation.
- The strike occurred amid a broader campaign targeting infrastructure across Ukraine, including facilities in Dnipro and Kharkiv, with Russian strikes killing at least seven people nationwide. Officials warn of a difficult winter as Russia continues round-the-clock bombardments.
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