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Russia Strikes Ukraine's SBU Headquarters with Drone, Zelensky Warns of Response
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In Short: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian drone hit the SBU headquarters in Kyiv, prompting him to order a 'tangible response'.
A Russian drone struck the headquarters of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in Kyiv, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The strike, which targeted the office of SBU head Oleksandr Poklad, was confirmed by Zelensky on social media.
Zelensky spoke to Poklad and ordered an 'appropriate, tangible response,' indicating that Ukraine is preparing a retaliatory action. This development comes as reports suggest Russia's new drones are becoming more accurate, potentially signaling an escalation in strikes before upcoming mediation talks.
The envoys of the United States will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday and then hold talks with Zelensky in Kyiv on Sunday. These meetings are part of ongoing efforts to mediate the conflict.
Ukrainian forces reported that two Russian oil refineries had ceased operations following strikes, part of Kyiv's broader campaign against infrastructure supporting Moscow's war effort. The Ukrainian Air Force stated that Russia launched 121 Shahed-type attack drones, including newer jet-powered variants.
Background
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest country in Europe after Russia, which borders it to the east and northeast.
What's confirmed
What's still developing
- It is not clear whether Poklad was in the building, but Zelensky said he had since spoken to him to order an "appropriate, tangible response".
- Zelensky said the drone appeared to have been deliberately directed at the office of the SBU head.
- He said in a Telegram post that Ukraine will refrain from airstrikes during the negotiations and called on Russia to reciprocate to allow the talks to proceed safely.