On Monday, September 28, 2026, the capital of Ukraine suffered another drone attack. A Russian strike UAV scored a direct hit on the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NASU), located in the very center of Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district. The incident has caused widespread outrage and resulted in human casualties.
Attack Details and Emergency Response
Immediately after the powerful explosion, State Emergency Service units, ambulance crews, and law enforcement officers promptly arrived at the scene. Oleksandr Sazanovych, the head of the Shevchenkivskyi District State Administration, confirmed that there are dead and injured as a result of this targeted strike against a civilian and scientific facility.
The press service of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine confirmed the direct hit by the enemy drone on the institute. Authorities and emergency services urged local residents not to approach the cordoned-off area to avoid danger and prevent hindering the work of rescuers and medics fighting for the lives of the injured.
Leadership and Public Reaction
Andriy Kovalenko, Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, emotionally commented on the tragedy in the center of the Ukrainian capital, emphasizing the cynicism of the strike against the country's scientific flagship. The attack on the Academy of Sciences once again demonstrated the aggressor's disregard for international humanitarian law.
Rescue operations at the site of the destruction are currently ongoing. Experts and specialized agencies are assessing the extent of the damage to the historic building and NASU infrastructure.
