In the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, the headquarters of the domestic intelligence agency SBU has become the target of an attack by a Russian drone. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the attack was directed specifically at the office of the SBU chief.
The attack caused significant uproar, particularly because it involved an important building in the Ukrainian security structure. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that five people were injured in the attack.
Thick black smoke rose over the affected building, highlighting the severity of the attack. According to reports, the SBU plays a crucial role in Ukraine's defense in the ongoing war.
The Ukrainian leadership is responding to the incident. President Zelensky has ordered measures to respond to Russia's attacks, which further threaten security in Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine.
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