A Russian drone strike hits Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences building in central Kyiv, causing a fire, Ukrainian officials say. The blast and blaze kill at least one person, according to reports from Kyiv-based authorities.
Local responders carry out searches in and around the building as the fire is managed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemns the attack and says Russia will face consequences. Coverage also frames the strike as part of Russia’s ongoing drone campaign targeting locations in and around major cities, though details on damage extent and additional victims vary by outlet.
