Russian Drone Strike Hits Historic Kyiv Academy Building, Killing One
Emergency services responded to a fire at the National Academy of Sciences after a drone attack.
US Politics • 2 hours ago
A Russian drone strike hit Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, resulting in one fatality and three injuries, according to city mayor Vitaliy Klitschko.
Footage from the scene showed individuals evacuating the historic building, with some leaning out of windows as firefighters assisted in their rescue. A large plume of black smoke emanated from the structure as a fire raged.
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams reported from the scene as emergency services worked to contain the blaze.
The National Academy of Sciences is a prominent institution in Ukraine, with its building serving as a significant historical landmark in the capital.