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Russia strikes Ukraine intelligence headquarters in ‘major escalation’

From The Guardian · () English

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  • A Russian drone strike hit the headquarters of Ukraine’s SBU intelligence agency in central Kyiv, sending black smoke into the air.
  • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had instructed the SBU to deliver a response to the attack.
  • Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha described the strike as a major escalation.

Black smoke rose over central Kyiv after a Russian drone attack hit the head office of Ukraine’s SBU intelligence agency.

The strike targeted the headquarters of Ukraine’s intelligence service in the capital, according to the report. The attack prompted an immediate response from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Appropriate, tangible response

· Volodymyr ZelenskyyThe Ukrainian president said he had instructed the SBU to respond to the strike.

Zelenskyy said he had instructed the SBU to deliver an “appropriate, tangible response.” Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha described the attack as a “major escalation.”

Major escalation

· Andrii SybihaUkraine’s foreign minister described the attack on the SBU headquarters.
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