Russian drone strikes have targeted a building belonging to Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences in a central city area, igniting a fire that has drawn emergency responses. The attack underscores escalating tensions as military operations expand into civilian and institutional infrastructure. Authorities are assessing the damage while residents report smoke and debris in the vicinity. The incident raises concerns over the protection of cultural and scientific assets amid ongoing conflict.


Russian Drone Strikes Ukraine’s Science Academy, Causing Fire in City Center  The New York Times