Russian drone strikes Ukrainian security headquarters in Kyiv, Zelensky says

A Russian drone struck the headquarters of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in central Kyiv on Friday, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, who called it a direct hit on the security chief's office. Zelensky said he spoke with SBU chief Oleksandr Poklad and ordered a "tangible response" mirroring the strike. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported five people injured, with a nearby café also damaged. The attack signals increased drone accuracy and potential escalation before possible US mediation talks. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called it a "major escalation" undermining diplomacy. Russia also struck a cargo vessel and tanker near Odesa. The munition type remains unknown, though Moscow has recently used faster jet-powered drones in daytime attacks.