Russian drone hits Ukraine's SBU headquarters in Kyiv

france24.com

A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security services on Friday, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who accused Moscow of targeting the SBU head's personal office. Zelensky said he ordered the SBU to deliver an "appropriate, tangible response" to the attack. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called the strike a "major escalation." The strike occurred in Kyiv, as reported by FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze from the scene. The incident marks a significant direct attack on a key Ukrainian state institution.


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