Russian Drone Strikes Kyiv
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In recent weeks, Russia has begun hitting Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with faster, high-flying jet drones.
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A pharmaceutical company, petrol stations and a medical facility were also hit in Kyiv on Monday, Zelenskiy said, while in other cities and regions, civilian facilities, businesses and communications infrastructure were targeted.
Videos shared on social media showed people leaning out of windows for fresh air as thick black smoke and bright orange flames engulfed part of the historic building.
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Ihor Malchevsky, a 69-year-old Ukrainian scientist and deputy department head at Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences, escaped from his third-floor office after a Russian drone strike set his building on fire in Kyiv on Monday. Trapped by smoke and flames, Malchevsky climbed onto an exterior ledge before descending a ladder to safety amidst chaotic scenes involving sirens and bystanders shouting for help. The…
Trapped in inferno after Russian strike, Ukrainian scientist climbed to safety →3 articles from The Straits Times on this storyRussian forces conducted daytime drone attacks on Kyiv, according to a report by CBS News' Aidan Stretch. Simultaneously, North Korean troops are deploying in the area to support Russia's military efforts against Ukraine.
Russia continues daytime drone strikes in Kyiv →3 articles from CBS News on this storyRussian forces attacked Kyiv, hitting the National Academy of Sciences in the city's historic center, which killed at least two people. Explosions were heard across the capital after missile debris fell near several buildings. The attack followed other recent strikes by Russia using fast-moving jet drones, targeting not just military sites but also civilian infrastructure like a medical facility, reportedly causing…
Russia pounds Ukraine’s Kyiv after deadly strike on Academy of Sciences →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyA Russian drone strike on Monday damaged Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv, causing a fire that forced people to escape through windows. The attack occurred despite Ukrainian air force warnings earlier about incoming drones. Videos showed thick smoke and flames spreading from the historic building, which is near several important sites including government buildings and embassies. President…
Russian drone slams into Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences building with trapped victims climbing out of windows to escape inferno →Russian strikes killed three people in Kyiv, including one person at a building housing the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences. Meanwhile, Ukraine targeted several Russian sites, striking oil facilities, military defense plants, drone facilities, railway infrastructure, and a target in the Black Sea. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that these attacks were retaliatory measures against recent escalations by Russia…
Russian strikes on Kyiv kills 3 as Ukraine targets oil, military sites →Russian drones attacked multiple locations in Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine on September 28, 2026, killing at least seven people and injuring over 50 others. The targets included apartment buildings, offices, data centers, and a cultural landmark—the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Russian forces also struck gas stations, a pharmaceutical company, and a distribution hub in Odesa. These attacks are part of…
Russian drones hammer apartments, offices and a cultural landmark in Kyiv, killing at least 7 →Show 2 more outlets
A Russian drone strike hit Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, resulting in one death and three injuries, according to Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko. Emergency responders assisted with evacuations through windows as the building burned, with black smoke visible from the scene. Paul Adams from the BBC reported live on site during rescue operations.
People escape historic Kyiv building hit by Russian drone →Russia launched a coordinated attack on Kyiv using ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones on September 29, 2026, according to Ukraine's air force. This assault aims to pressure Ukraine by targeting critical infrastructure such as data centers and drone manufacturing facilities. Ukrainian defenses managed to intercept some Russian missiles but are struggling with shortages of Patriot missile systems due to the…
Russia's ballistic missile, jet-propelled drone blitz keeps Kyiv on edge →Analysis
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Russian drone slams into Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences building with trapped victims climbing out of windows to escape inferno
How it changed
- 28 Sep
In recent weeks, Russia has begun hitting Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with faster, high-flying jet drones.
- 29 Sep
Ukraine’s former national security and defence council secretary Volodymyr Gorbulin told state broadcaster Suspilne that he was at work at the academy at the time and was slightly wounded.
Coverage 13 articles
29 Sep Trapped in inferno after Russian strike, Ukrainian scientist climbed to safetyIhor Malchevsky, a 69-year-old Ukrainian scientist and deputy department head at Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences, escaped from his third-floor office after a Russian drone strike set his building on fire in Kyiv on Monday. Trapped by smoke and flames, Malchevsky climbed onto an exterior ledge before descending a ladder to safety amidst chaotic scenes involving sirens and bystanders shouting for help. The…The Straits Times
29 Sep Russia's ballistic missile, jet-propelled drone blitz keeps Kyiv on edgeRussia launched a coordinated attack on Kyiv using ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones on September 29, 2026, according to Ukraine's air force. This assault aims to pressure Ukraine by targeting critical infrastructure such as data centers and drone manufacturing facilities. Ukrainian defenses managed to intercept some Russian missiles but are struggling with shortages of Patriot missile systems due to the…The Hindu
29 Sep Russia continues daytime drone strikes in KyivRussian forces conducted daytime drone attacks on Kyiv, according to a report by CBS News' Aidan Stretch. Simultaneously, North Korean troops are deploying in the area to support Russia's military efforts against Ukraine.CBS News
29 Sep Russia pounds Ukraine’s Kyiv after deadly strike on Academy of SciencesRussian forces attacked Kyiv, hitting the National Academy of Sciences in the city's historic center, which killed at least two people. Explosions were heard across the capital after missile debris fell near several buildings. The attack followed other recent strikes by Russia using fast-moving jet drones, targeting not just military sites but also civilian infrastructure like a medical facility, reportedly causing…Al Jazeera29 Sep Russia pummels Kyiv in latest deadly attackRussian strikes hit Kyiv on September 29, damaging the National Academy of Sciences and causing casualties near the site. Video footage shows a drone crashing into the building while smoke rises and flames spread. Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky reported another strike hitting a medical facility in the capital that same day. Meanwhile, Russian attacks also killed four people and injured 19 in Dnipro and…The Straits Times
- 29 Sep Russian drone hits cultural landmark in Ukraine's capitalOn Monday, a Russian drone attack hit the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, Ukraine, resulting in at least seven deaths and numerous injuries. The strike affected not only the cultural landmark but also residential buildings, offices, and data centers. CBS News provided coverage from their reporter Aidan Stretch, who had to seek shelter due to the ongoing threat.CBS News
28 Sep Photos: Russian drone strikes pound civilian targets across KyivRussian drones attacked civilian targets across Kyiv, killing at least seven people and injuring over 80 others. The strikes hit locations such as apartment blocks, offices, petrol stations, data centres, and cultural sites including the National Academy of Sciences near the German embassy. Mayor Vitali Klitschko called these attacks an act of terror designed to disrupt daily life and weaken civilian morale. Russia…Al Jazeera
28 Sep People escape historic Kyiv building hit by Russian droneA Russian drone strike hit Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, resulting in one death and three injuries, according to Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko. Emergency responders assisted with evacuations through windows as the building burned, with black smoke visible from the scene. Paul Adams from the BBC reported live on site during rescue operations.BBC
28 Sep Russia hammers Ukraine's capital with major daytime drone strikeRussian forces conducted a major daytime drone strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, killing at least seven people and injuring over 50 others across multiple locations including apartment buildings, offices, data centers, and the National Academy of Sciences. The attack coincides with ongoing diplomatic efforts to negotiate peace despite growing skepticism from both sides about making progress. Russian officials like Kremlin…CBS News
28 Sep Russian drones hammer apartments, offices and a cultural landmark in Kyiv, killing at least 7Russian drones attacked multiple locations in Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine on September 28, 2026, killing at least seven people and injuring over 50 others. The targets included apartment buildings, offices, data centers, and a cultural landmark—the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Russian forces also struck gas stations, a pharmaceutical company, and a distribution hub in Odesa. These attacks are part of…New York Post
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28 Sep Russian strikes on Kyiv kills 3 as Ukraine targets oil, military sitesRussian strikes killed three people in Kyiv, including one person at a building housing the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences. Meanwhile, Ukraine targeted several Russian sites, striking oil facilities, military defense plants, drone facilities, railway infrastructure, and a target in the Black Sea. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that these attacks were retaliatory measures against recent escalations by Russia…Times of India28 Sep Kyiv Science Academy hit as Russian jet-drones strike across UkraineOn September 28, Russian jet-drones attacked Kyiv, hitting the National Academy of Sciences and injuring at least 19 people with one fatality reported by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy noted that Ukraine intercepted only about half of these new drones compared to previous models. The attacks also targeted a pharmaceutical company, petrol stations, and a medical facility in Kyiv, as well…The Straits Times
28 Sep Russian drone slams into Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences building with trapped victims climbing out of windows to escape infernoA Russian drone strike on Monday damaged Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv, causing a fire that forced people to escape through windows. The attack occurred despite Ukrainian air force warnings earlier about incoming drones. Videos showed thick smoke and flames spreading from the historic building, which is near several important sites including government buildings and embassies. President…Daily Mail
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