Russia strike sets National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine ablaze

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 28, 2026Country: Ukraine

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Russia strike sets National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine ablaze

A Russian drone struck the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in central Kyiv, killing one person and injuring three. The strike was part of a wave of intensified attacks targeting civilian and critical infrastructure. The attack set the building ablaze, highlighting the escalation of hostilities in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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