Russian jet-powered drones strike Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv, killing at least one person and wounding others. Flames break out in the historic building, and people evacuate from first- and second-floor windows as the attack unfolds during daytime.

The incident occurs amid a wider pattern of Russian air attacks on Kyiv. Both outlets describe the strike as part of Moscow’s ongoing campaign using drones, with the attack taking place in daylight rather than at night. While specific casualty totals beyond one death are not detailed in the available excerpts, the sources agree that the National Academy of Sciences is hit and that multiple people are injured. The Guardian also emphasizes the scale of evacuation and the damage visible at the site, presenting it as another example of attacks on Kyiv’s infrastructure and civilian-adjacent institutions. Overall, the reports focus on the casualties, the location in central Kyiv, and the use of drones during a daytime assault.