Russian Drone Hits Ukraine’s SBU Headquarters In Central Kyiv

Russian Drone Hits Ukraine’s SBU Headquarters In Central Kyiv

A Russian drone has struck the central Kyiv headquarters of Ukraine’s Security Service, the SBU, in a direct attack on one of the country’s most important government facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the strike, saying the Russian drone hit the SBU headquarters in the heart of the Ukrainian capital. The attack comes after days of near-continuous Russian aerial assaults on Kyiv, with drones and missiles targeting the capital and other parts of Ukraine. The SBU headquarters is a major government facility responsible for Ukraine’s domestic security, counterintelligence and efforts to combat Russian espionage and sabotage. The direct strike on the building highlights the intensity of Russia’s latest aerial campaign and raises concerns over the vulnerability of key government infrastructure in the capital. Ukrainian air-defence forces have been working to intercept waves of Russian drones and missiles, while emergency services have responded to damage caused by the attacks. The latest assault adds to a series of strikes that have placed Kyiv under sustained pressure, with residents facing repeated air-raid alerts and explosions. President Zelensky has continued to call for stronger international support for Ukraine’s air defence capabilities as Russia intensifies its attacks. The strike on the SBU headquarters comes amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, with the conflict continuing despite diplomatic efforts to reach a lasting peace agreement.