A Russian drone strike on the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv killed one person, authorities said. The attack, which occurred in the Ukrainian capital, targeted the historic building that houses the country's leading scientific research institutions.
According to Ukrainian officials, the drone was launched from Russian territory and struck the Academy’s main entrance, causing a fire that quickly spread across the premises. The blast resulted in the death of a single individual, though the extent of other injuries or damage to the facility has not yet been fully assessed.
The National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine is a key centre for research and development, hosting numerous institutes that contribute to the country’s scientific output. Its destruction represents a significant loss to Ukraine’s academic community.
Ukraine has repeatedly condemned Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure and cultural sites. This incident adds to a growing list of drone strikes that have targeted non-military sites across the country during the ongoing conflict.
Further details about the investigation into the drone’s origin and the identity of the victim are pending, as Ukrainian authorities continue to assess the damage and respond to the incident.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
