On the ground: Russian drone strikes Ukraine security service headquarters in Kyiv
A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security services on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, accusing Moscow of aiming directly at the SBU head's personal office. Zelensky said he had instructed the SBU to deliver an "appropriate, tangible response" to the strike, while Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga described…
- Why it matters
- A direct hit on the SBU's main facility damages Ukraine's domestic intelligence capacity and command structure during the war, prompting Zelensky to order a retaliatory response.
- Most affected
- Ukraine's SBU security services — Headquarters damaged; operational capacity and leadership continuity at risk.
Kyiv residents — Infrastructure strike in capital city during ongoing air campaign. - Likely next
- Whether Ukraine carries out the retaliatory strike Zelensky ordered, and the scale of damage to the SBU facility.
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