The jet-powered 'Shahed' drone struck the campus in the Solomianskyi district, causing a fire on the third floor and destroying part of a wall. No children or staff were injured as more than 100 students and 60 teachers had moved into bomb shelters during an air raid alert. Zelensky called the targeting of schools a deliberate tactic by Moscow and stated that Ukraine is increasing production of interceptors to counter Russian jet-powered drones.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Zelensky Orders Housing and Financial Support for Teachers After Kyiv School Hit
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President Volodymyr Zelensky directed government officials on Oct 2 to create new housing and monetary aid packages for educators following a drone strike on a Kyiv school. The measure was announced during a visit to the damaged campus ahead of Education Workers' Day. Zelensky also ordered the prompt restoration of the facility and its transition to energy independence after a Russian drone carrying a 50kg warhead hit the building on Oct 1.
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