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Russian drones strike Kyiv’s National Academy of Sciences, killing seven

A daytime drone strike on a key Ukrainian scientific building in Kyiv has added to mounting casualties as Russia continues its bombardment of the capital.

By Felo News Desk · Published Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:37:54 GMT

A Russian drone attack on the National Academy of Sciences building in downtown Kyiv on Monday killed at least seven people and wounded more than 50, officials said. The strike was part of a broader, round‑the‑clock bombardment that also hit apartment buildings, offices and data centres across the city.

The attack came after a week of diplomatic activity at the United Nations, where negotiators sought to advance talks aimed at ending Russia’s full‑scale invasion that began 4½ years ago. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the prospects for a swift peace settlement were bleak, citing recent Ukrainian attacks and the timing of Russia’s parliamentary elections.

Earlier this month, Russian drones had struck a minibus in Nikopol, killing five and wounding seven, a pattern of civilian‑targeted attacks that has drawn condemnation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the international community.

Ukrainian authorities have called for international assistance to replace damaged infrastructure and to protect civilians from further drone strikes.

Key facts

Seven people were killed in the Kyiv drone strike (cbsnews.com)
More than 50 people were wounded in the same attack (cbsnews.com)
The target was the National Academy of Sciences building in downtown Kyiv (cbsnews.com)
The strike was part of a broader, day‑time bombardment of apartment buildings, offices and data centres (cbsnews.com)
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said peace settlement prospects were bleak after recent Ukrainian attacks (cbsnews.com)

Background

The attack follows a series of Russian drone strikes across Ukraine, including a minibus hit in Nikopol on 16 September that killed five civilians. The pattern of attacks has prompted calls for international support and has intensified diplomatic efforts at the United Nations to seek a settlement.

Why it matters

The strike adds to the growing toll of civilian casualties in Ukraine and underscores the ongoing threat posed by Russian drone attacks to civilian infrastructure and scientific institutions.