A Russian drone hit the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv on Monday, killing at least one person and wounding three others, as jet-powered drones increasingly target the capital in daytime attacks.
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Key facts
- A Russian drone struck the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv on Monday.
- At least one person was killed and three others were wounded.
- Flames tore through the historic building as people climbed out of first- and second-floor windows to escape.
- A medical centre was also hit in the attack.
- Moscow's jet-powered drones are increasingly targeting Kyiv in daytime attacks, according to the Guardian.
A Russian drone struck the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv on Monday, killing at least one person, according to the Guardian. The attack was the latest in a series of daytime strikes on Ukraine’s capital.
Three other people were wounded in the strike, the Guardian reported. Flames tore through the historic building as people clambered out of first- and second-floor windows to escape, in scenes the outlet described as increasingly familiar in the heavily bombarded city.
A medical centre was also hit during the assault on the capital, according to the Guardian’s reporting.
The Guardian noted that Moscow’s jet-powered drones have been pummelling Ukraine’s capital in a switch to daytime attacks, with the weapons increasingly targeting Kyiv.
The National Academy of Sciences building, described by the Guardian as historic, became the focus of dramatic escape efforts as the fire spread through its lower floors.
The strike adds to the toll of a city the Guardian describes as heavily bombarded, where daytime aerial attacks have become a recurring feature.
Why it matters
The strike underscores a reported shift by Russia toward daytime drone attacks on Kyiv, exposing civilians and cultural institutions to greater danger. Hitting a science academy and a medical centre highlights the widening impact of the war on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
What was hit in the Kyiv strike?
A Russian drone struck the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv, and a medical centre was also hit, according to the Guardian.
How many people were killed or wounded?
At least one person was killed and three others were wounded, the Guardian reported.
When did the attack happen?
The strike took place on Monday during a daytime attack on Ukraine's capital, according to the Guardian.
Timeline
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