Russian drone strikes SBU headquarters in Kyiv

On September 4, 2026, a Russian drone struck the central building of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) located on Volodymyrska Street in Kyiv, directly across from Saint Sophia Cathedral. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that the strike specifically targeted the office of the SBU head, Oleksandr Poklad, who was not present at the time of the impact. The incident marks the 10th consecutive day of aerial attacks on the Ukrainian capital.

Reports regarding casualties vary, with the mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, stating that between five and seven people were injured in the historic district, with several individuals requiring hospitalization. President Zelenskyy has condemned the attack, vowing that the Ukrainian military would provide a significant and appropriate response to the aggression. Emergency services were dispatched to the site to manage the aftermath and treat the wounded. Separately, regional authorities reported a distinct Russian attack on the city of Kamianske in the Dnipropetrovsk region, which resulted in at least four deaths and five injuries.