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Russian drone strikes Ukraine's main security headquarters in Kyiv
A Russian unmanned aerial vehicle has targeted Ukraine's domestic intelligence service building in central Kyiv, leaving five people wounded. The strike marks another escalation in Russia's aerial campaign against Ukrainian civilian and government infrastructure.
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The Russian drone strike hit the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) headquarters in the heart of the capital on Tuesday, according to Ukrainian officials. Emergency services responded to the incident, which resulted in injuries to five individuals at the facility.
The attack underscores Russia's continued reliance on drone operations to target key government installations across Ukraine. The SBU building, located in Kyiv's central district, has been struck multiple times during the ongoing conflict as Moscow seeks to disrupt Ukrainian state functions.
Ukrainian air defense systems have been engaged in intensive operations throughout the country as Russia maintains a sustained campaign of aerial bombardment. The frequency and targeting of these strikes reflect Russia's strategy to apply pressure on Ukraine's security apparatus and civilian infrastructure.
Ukraine has reported widespread damage to buildings and critical facilities from the aerial assault, which comes amid ongoing military operations in eastern regions of the country. The incident adds to a mounting toll of casualties and structural damage from the conflict.