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Residents evacuate after Russian drone strikes historic Kyiv science building
A landmark building housing Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences came under attack from a Russian drone strike in Kyiv. Emergency services successfully evacuated occupants from the historic structure, which sustained damage in the assault.
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Emergency responders worked to clear the historic building in Ukraine's capital after the drone strike, with all people inside able to leave the premises safely. The National Academy of Sciences facility represents a significant cultural and scientific landmark in Kyiv, underscoring the widening scope of attacks on civilian infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital.
Russia has intensified drone strikes against Kyiv in recent months, targeting both military and civilian installations across the city. The attacks have prompted ongoing concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure, including scientific and cultural institutions, to aerial bombardment.
Ukrainian authorities have not yet released a detailed damage assessment from the strike. The incident adds to mounting pressure on civilian services as Russia continues its sustained campaign of aerial attacks against populated areas in Ukraine's major cities.