A Russian missile attack on Kyiv on Thursday struck the premises of Ukraine's Academy of Sciences, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, Ukrainian authorities said. The incident was reported by Al Jazeera, which cited statements from Kyiv's emergency services.
The Academy of Sciences, a major research institution located in the capital, suffered damage to its main building when the projectile hit the complex. Local emergency responders arrived at the scene and confirmed the fatalities while also attending to several injured persons, though the exact number of wounded has not been disclosed.
The strike comes amid a series of aerial operations by Russian forces targeting Ukrainian urban centers. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly condemned attacks that affect civilian infrastructure and cultural sites, describing them as violations of international humanitarian law. No group claimed responsibility for the specific missile used, and the Russian defense ministry has not issued a comment on the incident.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence indicated that the attack was part of a broader campaign aimed at undermining the country's scientific and educational capacities. The ministry added that the Russian military continues to employ long‑range precision weapons against targets across the nation, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to de‑escalate the conflict.
International reaction to the strike has been limited so far, with the United Nations calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for all parties to respect protected sites. Humanitarian organizations have warned that repeated attacks on civilian institutions could exacerbate the humanitarian situation in the capital, which has already been strained by months of conflict.
The Ukrainian government has pledged to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack and to hold those responsible accountable. In a statement, Kyiv's mayor urged the international community to increase pressure on Moscow to halt attacks on civilian infrastructure.
The incident underscores the persistent volatility in the region and highlights the challenges faced by Ukraine in safeguarding its scientific community amid ongoing hostilities.
Reporting attribution: based on reporting by Al Jazeera — All News — original source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/29/russian-strike-hits-ukraines-academy-of-sciences-in-kyiv-killing-2?traffic_source=rss.