Russia killed 10 people and wounded more than 80 others nationwide during the operation, according to Reuters and official reports from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The academy has conducted applied defense research for Ukraine's Armed Forces and security agencies since 2014, with a focus on satellite and UAV systems. The Kremlin stated the air raids were a counterattack responding to Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil and gas infrastructure.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Russia Kills 10 Across Ukraine in Raids Including Kyiv Science Academy
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A jet-powered drone decimated the primary scientific research institute in Kyiv on Monday, forcing occupants to jump from windows to flee a blaze. The strike on the National Academy of Sciences left at least 1 person dead and required the rescue of 2 men from the burning building. Other targets during the series of assaults included the Dobrobut private medical center in the capital's center and an oil terminal located near the Polish border.
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