Russian drone hit National Academy of Sciences building in central Kyiv, causing fire and smoke.
Russian Geran‑4 and Geran‑5 jet‑powered drones have struck multiple targets in Kyiv, including data centres, gas stations, a shopping mall, and the National Academy of Sciences, causing fires, at least two civilian deaths and several injuries while degrading digital communications.
- Channels reporting
- 34
- First reported
- 27 Sep 2026 · 15:00 UTC
- Latest development
- 28 Sep 2026 · 15:54 UTC
- Intensity
- 4 / 5
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