A building housing Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv was struck by a Russian drone, with people reported to have escaped, according to BBC reporting from the scene.
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Key facts
- A Russian drone struck a building in Kyiv housing Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences, according to the BBC.
- People were reported to have escaped the scene.
- The BBC's Paul Adams reported from the site of the strike.
A building in Kyiv that houses Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences was struck by a Russian drone, according to the BBC. People were reported to have escaped from the scene following the strike.
The BBC’s Paul Adams reported from the site of the attack.
No further details about casualties, the full extent of the damage, or the timing of the strike were provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
Strikes on buildings in Kyiv highlight the continuing risks faced by residents amid the war in Ukraine. The reported escape of people from the site draws attention to the human impact of drone attacks on the city.
Frequently asked questions
What building was hit in the Kyiv drone strike?
According to the BBC, the strike hit a historic building housing Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv.
Did people escape the building?
Yes. People were reported to have escaped the scene following the drone strike, according to BBC reporting.
Who reported from the scene?
The BBC's Paul Adams reported from the site of the strike.
Timeline
- People escape historic Kyiv building hit by Russian drone
BBC World: The BBC's Paul Adams reports from the scene of the strike on Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences.